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NTU 842L

1973 Volkswagen Beetle

Grey Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2018
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

22,903 mi
Last recorded22,903 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2017
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Beetle46,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNTU 842L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1973
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2017 22,903 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2016 22,332 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2016 22,331 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area has a deliberate modification which significantly reduces the original strength Bulkhead Area, Repaired With Fibreglass (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Near Idler Arm (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner front Wheel Arch Near Anti Roll Bar (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Bulb In Wrong Way (1.2.1f)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam Very Dim (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam Very Dim (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear Body Mount/Suspension Mount (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear Body Mount/Suspension Mount (2.4.A.3)

Rear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.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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NTU 842L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NTU 842L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of NTU 842L?

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What year was NTU 842L registered?

NTU 842L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 20 February 1973.

Is NTU 842L safe to buy?

The MOT history for NTU 842L shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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