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NTX 823L

1973 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1285cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

98,552 mi
Last recorded98,552 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2024
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Beetle46,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNTX 823L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,285cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2024 98,552 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 97,779 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2022 96,616 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2021 96,101 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 95,062 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2019 95,062 miles

Offside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 8,999 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 8,211 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2015 98,386 miles

all welding covered

Pass 29 Jul 2014 96,169 miles

all suspension bushes deteriorated

general corrosion of vehicle

slight movement both front wheel bearing

Fail 29 Jul 2014 96,169 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

all suspension bushes deteriorated

general corrosion of vehicle

slight movement both front wheel bearing

Pass 26 Jul 2013 92,529 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 16 Jul 2013 92,528 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Offside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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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NTX 823L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 NTX 823L, 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

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What year was NTX 823L registered?

NTX 823L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 23 February 1973.

Is NTX 823L safe to buy?

The MOT history for NTX 823L shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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