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NUT 351M

1973 Volkswagen Beetle

Gold Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2018
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

22,641 mi
Last recorded22,641 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2017
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Beetle46,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNUT 351M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1973
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2017 22,641 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2017 22,640 miles

Fuel hose excessively damaged (7.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 21,122 miles

The off side front brake hose is perished and deteriorated.

Fail 8 Sep 2016 21,120 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

The off side front brake hose is perished and deteriorated.

Pass 19 Aug 2015 20,423 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2015 20,420 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 19,339 miles

The exhaust system is showing some corrosion and is blowing slightly in places.

The front number plate is deteriorated.

Fail 5 Mar 2014 19,339 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

The exhaust system is showing some corrosion and is blowing slightly in places.

The front number plate is deteriorated.

Pass 18 May 2012 17,076 miles
Fail 18 May 2012 17,076 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 15,592 miles

There is some wear movement showing in the drivers seat runner.

Fail 28 Oct 2010 15,592 miles

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

There is some wear movement showing in the drivers seat runner.

Pass 9 Jul 2009 9,572 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 9,344 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Pass 13 May 2008 58,860 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 4,938 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 351M is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in Gold with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 351M, 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 351M registered?

NUT 351M is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 November 1973.

Is NUT 351M safe to buy?

The MOT history for NUT 351M shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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