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NRX 265K

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Grey Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2021
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

19,012 mi
Last recorded19,012 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2020
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNRX 265K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2020 19,012 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play front wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

under body of car has been under sealed and welded in past

Pass 1 Mar 2019 18,659 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 18,049 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre tread wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre tread wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive around rear suspension mounting has light surface corrosion (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 17,235 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2017 17,231 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Nov 2013 17,231 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 16,428 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 5 Feb 2010 59,389 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 5 Feb 2010 59,389 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2009 14,326 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Sub-frame cracked (2.4.G.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 12 Jan 2009 49,933 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Jan 2009 5,243 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Dec 2007 99,212 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2007 99,212 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Lower Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Steering system lock to lock check exposes a seriously damaged brake hose (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jan 2007 95,330 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2006 95,328 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 23 Dec 2005 93,379 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2005 93,379 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beetle?

Based on 1,719,137 MOT tests across 112,454 vehicles.

71.7%
Pass Rate
4,798
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
112,454
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 44,561
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 33,096
Stop lamp not working 28,079
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 27,964
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 23,197
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NRX 265K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 1972 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 44,941 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 Beetle fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 44,561 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NRX 265K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Beetle typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 54 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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NRX 265K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 30 December 1972.

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