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NTG 897R

1976 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1192cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

9,635 mi
Last recorded9,635 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2017
Typical for 1976 Volkswagen Beetle48,352 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNTG 897R
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1976
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,192cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2017 9,635 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 9,604 miles

both front indicators lenses,becoming faded

both rear brake pipes becoming slightly corroded

steering box damp

Fail 16 Sep 2014 9,604 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

both front indicators lenses,becoming faded

both rear brake pipes becoming slightly corroded

steering box damp

Pass 26 Jun 2013 9,549 miles

both front indicators becoming faded

rear of o.s rear inner sill/floor becoming corroded

Pass 8 May 2012 89,551 miles
Fail 5 May 2012 89,548 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 24 May 2011 7,935 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

hard corrosion n/s sill and floor area

hard corrosion o/s/f floor area

Pass 1 May 2010 75,799 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Jun 2008 7,092 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 5 Jun 2008 7,068 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

Pass 24 Feb 2007 5,856 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2007 58,187 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

ALL UNDERNEATH HAS BEEN WELDED REPAIR -LOW QUALITY AND UNDERSEALED.

BATTERY IN SERCURE

Pass 12 Dec 2005 4,606 miles

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

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

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 897R is a 1976 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1976 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 48,352 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 NTG 897R, 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 50 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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NTG 897R is a 1976 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 August 1976.

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