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NTD 943M

1973 Volkswagen Beetle

Cream Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

59,861 mi
Last recorded59,861 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Beetle46,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNTD 943M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1973
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 59,861 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2025 59,743 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2024 59,634 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2024 59,634 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2023 59,600 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 59,377 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 59,287 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 59,246 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 59,116 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2019 59,116 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 59,039 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 58,920 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 58,757 miles

axle boot split

Fail 22 Jun 2016 58,757 miles

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

axle boot split

Pass 23 Jun 2015 58,644 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 58,460 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 58,396 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 58,236 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 57,952 miles

slight play in steering and frt ball joints..

Pass 14 Jun 2010 57,561 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 57,326 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 56,995 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 56,565 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 56,045 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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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NTD 943M is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in Cream with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1973 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 46,746 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 NTD 943M, 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 53 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NTD 943M registered?

NTD 943M is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 August 1973.

Is NTD 943M safe to buy?

The MOT history for NTD 943M shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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