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NUT 349M

1973 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1285cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

91,466 mi
Last recorded91,466 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Beetle46,746 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNUT 349M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,285cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 91,466 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2026 91,446 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective Cannot open (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached 2x bolts loose from shocker to hub, (hub can be move in and out) (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Has back ground over printing (0.1 (d))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working Very slow (3.4 (a))

Fail 27 Oct 2017 91,365 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2016 91,145 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 89,831 miles

Centre Front Brake pipe slightly corroded from master cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from master cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

unable to open bonnet

Fail 27 Oct 2015 89,831 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect very dim (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect very dim (1.8.A.1b)

Centre Front Brake pipe slightly corroded from master cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from master cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

unable to open bonnet

Pass 18 Nov 2014 88,756 miles

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

Nearside front tyre shows signs of having fouled body but not at time of test

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 9 Oct 2014 88,756 miles

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

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

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

Nearside front tyre shows signs of having fouled body but not at time of test

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 15 Jul 2014 88,755 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 88,592 miles

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 28 Mar 2013 88,592 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.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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NUT 349M is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 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 349M, 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 349M registered?

NUT 349M is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 November 1973.

Is NUT 349M safe to buy?

The MOT history for NUT 349M shows 11 tests with a 45.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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