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NTG 802L

1973 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2020
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

22,495 mi
Last recorded22,495 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2019
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Beetle46,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNTG 802L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1973
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2019 22,495 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2019 22,495 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 22,028 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 20,867 miles

Rear shock absorber lower fixing bolts not long enough to pass fully through the nyloc securing nuts

Slight play at steering wheel

Fail 13 Oct 2016 20,849 miles

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

Fuel hose excessively damaged Hose to fuel filter has burn marks along it (7.2.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear shock absorber lower fixing bolts not long enough to pass fully through the nyloc securing nuts

Pass 18 Oct 2014 20,148 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2014 20,148 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Headlamp switch missing (1.7.1)

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

Indicator switch missing (1.4.A.1)

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

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Windscreen wiper control missing (8.2.1a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Steering wheel retaining device missing (2.1.6) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jan 2007 16,831 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 14,912 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

wiper linkages becoming worn

Pass 19 Dec 2005 14,123 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2005 14,123 miles

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

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

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

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

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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NTG 802L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 NTG 802L, 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.

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What year was NTG 802L registered?

NTG 802L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 5 February 1973.

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