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NSX 129A

1963 Volkswagen Bettle

Blue Petrol 1192cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2017
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

238 mi
Last recorded238 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2016
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNSX 129A
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBettle
Year1963
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,192cc
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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2016 238 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 6 Apr 2016 238 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

front brake recording little or no effort both front (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

front brake recording little or no effort both rear (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 98,804 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 97,712 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 95,293 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 14 Nov 2007 95,293 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2006 92,230 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2006 92,224 miles

Nearside Front Suspension weakened allowing body or other component to foul a road wheel or would do so if laden (2.4.A.1b)

Pass 15 Nov 2005 89,451 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2005 89,449 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Bettle?

Based on 1,648 MOT tests across 194 vehicles.

68.1%
Pass Rate
697
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
194
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 139
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 115
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 74
position lamp(s) not working 68
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 65
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NSX 129A is a 1963 Volkswagen Bettle in Blue with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Bettle fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 139 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NSX 129A, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Bettle typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 63 years old, this Volkswagen Bettle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was NSX 129A registered?

NSX 129A is a 1963 Volkswagen Bettle, first registered on 22 November 1963.

Is NSX 129A safe to buy?

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