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NTR 624M

1973 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

50,061 mi
Last recorded50,061 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2018
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Beetle46,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNTR 624M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2018 50,061 miles

Front Both shock upper rubber mount is deteriorated

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 49,707 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Top rubber mount (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Top rubber mount (2.7.4)

Oil leak Small oil leak from under the engine ()

Pass 25 Jul 2016 48,933 miles

Engine oil leak

Nearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 48,817 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 48,710 miles

Engine oil leak

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 48,481 miles

Engine oil leak

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front shock absorber upper bush deteriorating

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Slight play in steering box drop arm

Pass 7 Aug 2012 48,326 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside rear halfshaft gaiter deteriorating

Oil leak

Rear bumper braces insecure

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 48,303 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Rear bumper insecure(bolts not attached)

Fail 8 Aug 2011 48,302 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Rear bumper insecure(bolts not attached)

Pass 10 Aug 2010 47,859 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside rear bumper bracket insecure

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside rear bumper bracket insecure

Oil leak

Steering box drop arm has slight play

Fail 9 Aug 2010 47,858 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside rear bumper bracket insecure

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside rear bumper bracket insecure

Oil leak

Steering box drop arm has slight play

Pass 14 Aug 2009 47,357 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear bumper braces insecure

Steering box drop arm has slight play

Fail 13 Aug 2009 47,355 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear bumper braces insecure

Steering box drop arm has slight play

Pass 8 Aug 2008 47,110 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2008 47,105 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Advise tyre cover eating into tyres but ok at the time of test.

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Aug 2007 46,829 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 45,653 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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NTR 624M is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 NTR 624M, 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 NTR 624M registered?

NTR 624M is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 20 September 1973.

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