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NTF 614K

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1285cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

87,011 mi
Last recorded87,011 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2013
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNTF 614K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,285cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2013 87,011 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2013

Offside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 85,488 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 85,438 miles

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 5 Aug 2009 82,624 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2009 82,624 miles

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 78,774 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 78,774 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2007 78,585 miles

Corrosion on most body panels is not excessive.

Corrosion underneath front bumper not in any prescribed area.

Dust seal split on o/s front upper and lower suspension ball joint.

Extensive repairs to floorpan / chassis appear satisfactory.

Mounting nuts missing from towbar bracket.

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

Pass 27 Jun 2006 78,086 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

oil leak

Pass 13 Jun 2006 78,045 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering box deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 12 Jun 2006 78,045 miles

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

Centre Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is severely distorted (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

oil leak

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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NTF 614K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 NTF 614K, 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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What year was NTF 614K registered?

NTF 614K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 2 May 1972.

Is NTF 614K safe to buy?

The MOT history for NTF 614K shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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