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NUT 336M

1973 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

96,861 mi
Last recorded96,861 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2017
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Beetle46,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNUT 336M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2017 96,861 miles

has been welded and plated difficult to assess repaires due to underseal pass and advise Advise genral condition

Fail 11 Oct 2017 96,848 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt offside and nearside (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 10 Oct 2017 96,848 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Marked yellow in various places (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Marked yellow in various places (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Marked yellow in various places (2.4.A.3)

Small cracks on steering wheel

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt All dust covers split on steering ball joints (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 96,848 miles

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch slightly corroded

Steering wheel slightly cracking

Fail 15 Sep 2016 96,848 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch slightly corroded

Steering wheel slightly cracking

Pass 9 Sep 2015 96,848 miles

Cracks in steering wheel plastic, secure and no sharp edges

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Fail 8 Sep 2015 96,848 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Cracks in steering wheel plastic, secure and no sharp edges

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Oct 2014 96,848 miles

Oil leak

Fail 21 Oct 2014 96,848 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 96,848 miles

o/s inner sill corroded/cracked in middle of door

Fail 17 Oct 2013 96,848 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s inner sill corroded/cracked in middle of door

Pass 15 Sep 2012 96,848 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 96,848 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 96,848 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2010 96,848 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jul 2009 96,848 miles

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 14 Jul 2009 96,848 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 9 Aug 2007 96,848 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 96,848 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 96,848 miles

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

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2005 96,848 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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NUT 336M is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 NUT 336M, 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 NUT 336M registered?

NUT 336M is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 18 September 1973.

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