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NSO 976L

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2023
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

64,970 mi
Last recorded64,970 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2022
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNSO 976L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2022 64,970 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s and n/s rear inner wheel arches/body members (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s centre sill panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside of vehicle corroded in various places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed rubbing speedo cable (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s door sill panels (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively front and rear (1.2.1 (e))

Speedometer not sufficiently illuminated (7.8 (c) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

advise condition of wheel nuts, o/s/r

bodywork of vehicle corroded, in various places

both headlamp light intensities slightly reduced

tape on n/s headlamp lens

vehicle is temperamental to start and to run at times

Pass 7 Sep 2018 64,451 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s and n/s headlamp beam images and outputs slightly diminished (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed slightly rubbing speedo cable (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s door sill panels (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s centre, sill panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

front suspension stiff in operation,,, rear suspension slightly soft..

o/s and n/s rear brake hose, metal ends slightly corroded

o/s and n/s rear inner wheel arch/body members slightly corroded,, by rear bumper mounts

rust blisters in various places over vehicle,,, larger places n/s/r wing and n/s door bottom

Fail 21 Aug 2018 64,451 miles

Fuel hose leaking hose from carb to pump,,, dangerous to drive (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced n/s/r inner wheel arch panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced o/s centre floor panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front subframe/axle in places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength o/s/f floor/baulkhead (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake hose slightly chafed n/s/f brake hose slightly chaffing speedo cable,, recommend check (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake master cylinder pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread recommend replace (0.1 (b))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s and n/s headlamp beam images and outputs slightly diminished (4.1.4 (b))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s door sill panels (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s centre sill panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

front suspension slightly stiff in operation,,,, rear suspension slightly soft

o/s and n/s rear brake hose metal ends slightly corroded

o/s and n/s rear inner wheel arch/body members slightly corroded by rear bumper mounts

rust blisters in various places over vehicle,, larger places n/s/r wing panel and n/s door bottom

Pass 9 Aug 2017 64,161 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules o/s and n/s rear (3.6.B.4e)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed rubbing on speedo cable (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive centre sill panel (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s door sills (5.2.6)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

corrosion blisters in various places on vehicle,, larger places n/s/r wing panel, and n/s door bottom

front suspension slightly stiff in operation,,, rear suspension slightly soft

o/s and n/s headlamp beam images and outputs slightly deminished

o/s and n/s rear inner wheel arch/body members corroded by rear bumper mounts,,

Fail 1 Aug 2017 64,161 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch panel/sill end,, in places (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch/wing panel (2.4.A.3)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules o/s and n/s rear (3.6.B.4e)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed rubbing on speedo cable (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive centre sill panel (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel recommend attention (3.1.6b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s door sills (5.2.6)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

advise, foot brake pedal travel,, recommend check

corrosion blisters in various places on vehicle,, larger places n/s/r wing panel, and n/s door bottom

front suspension slightly stiff in operation,,, rear suspension slightly soft

o/s and n/s headlamp beam images and outputs slightly deminished

o/s and n/s rear inner wheel arch/body members corroded by rear bumper mounts,,

Pass 15 Aug 2016 83,334 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules o/s and n/s rear (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play recommend check (2.6.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door sill (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel recommend attention (3.1.6b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

n/s/r inner wing panel corroded,, recommend check

o/s and n/s headlamp beam images and outputs slightly deminished

o/s/f shock absorber slightly reduced damping affect

Fail 2 Aug 2016 63,311 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded beam axle,, o/s (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor panel (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing panel, by anti roll bar point (2.4.A.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules o/s and n/s rear (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play recommend check (2.6.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door sill (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel recommend attention (3.1.6b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

n/s/r inner wing panel corroded,, recommend check

o/s and n/s headlamp beam images and outputs slightly deminished

o/s/f brake binding slightly ,, recommend check

o/s/f shock absorber slightly reduced damping affect

Pass 3 Aug 2015 62,464 miles

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 61,883 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Fail 24 Jun 2013 61,883 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Torsion bar deteriorated by corrosion so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.E.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Oil leak

Fail 21 Feb 2013 61,864 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

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

rear body corroded

slight noise at offside front wheel bearing

slight play in steering column

Fail 21 Feb 2013 61,864 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)

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

slight noise at offside front wheel bearing

slight play in upper steering column bush

Pass 20 Jan 2012 61,548 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Fail 25 Aug 2011 61,346 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

both side floor pans rusty

surface rust on front suspension beam

Pass 10 Sep 2010 59,262 miles

floorpan corroded

Fail 7 Sep 2010 59,251 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2009 56,079 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

front anti roll bar insecure

nearside rear back plate damp

Pass 24 Jul 2008 52,470 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Jun 2007 48,932 miles

front metal brake pipes have surface corrosion

Fail 30 May 2007 48,919 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front metal brake pipes have surface corrosion

Pass 3 Jun 2006 46,651 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 46,647 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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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NSO 976L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 NSO 976L, 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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NSO 976L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 August 1972.

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