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NUL 363L

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2018
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

70,052 mi
Last recorded70,052 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2017
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNUL 363L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2017 70,052 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 69,785 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 69,310 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 68,782 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 16 May 2006 21,879 miles

advise h/brake adjust, some reserve travel left but getting close.

advise wiring tidied under dash (very close to fuel tank)

front shocks will need replacment in near future.

fuel filler cap seal starting to perrish.

h/lamp switch advise tightening

n/s/f sill end/bulkhead corroding.

n/s/r body mount corroded and thin.

n/s/r sill end(inner)/floor corroding

o/s/f inner wing by rearmost strut mount corroded and thin.

stonechip, just outside zone a on o/s/f

vehile extensivly welded and covered in various area's in thick underseal making corrosion assesment hard.

Fail 11 Apr 2006 21,873 miles

Nearside 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)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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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NUL 363L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1972 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 44,941 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 NUL 363L, 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 54 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 NUL 363L registered?

NUL 363L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 14 September 1972.

Is NUL 363L safe to buy?

The MOT history for NUL 363L shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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