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NTJ 10S

1978 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1192cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

52,264 mi
Last recorded52,264 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2014
Typical for 1978 Volkswagen Beetle45,494 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNTJ 10S
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1978
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,192cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2014 52,264 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 52,264 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jan 2013 51,907 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 23 Jan 2013 51,907 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Nov 2011 51,657 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 51,547 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 51,428 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 51,260 miles

tyre walls slightly perished

Pass 6 Nov 2007 51,127 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 50,956 miles

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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NTJ 10S is a 1978 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1978 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 45,494 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 NTJ 10S, 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 48 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 NTJ 10S registered?

NTJ 10S is a 1978 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 12 January 1978.

Is NTJ 10S safe to buy?

The MOT history for NTJ 10S shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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