MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
77,254 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)
Oil leak
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Oil leak
How Reliable is the Volkswagen 1200 Beetle?
Based on 447 MOT tests across 172 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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NRV 809M is a 1971 Volkswagen 1200 Beetle in Yellow with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1971 Volkswagen 1200 Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.7% with a typical mileage of 40,572 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Volkswagen 1200 Beetle fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 43 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NRV 809M, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Volkswagen 1200 Beetle typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 55 years old, this Volkswagen 1200 Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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How do I check the history of NRV 809M?
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What year was NRV 809M registered?
NRV 809M is a 1971 Volkswagen 1200 Beetle, first registered on 1 July 1971.
Is NRV 809M safe to buy?
The MOT history for NRV 809M shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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