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NUU 484L

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Orange Petrol 1192cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2024
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

46,307 mi
Last recorded46,307 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2023
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNUU 484L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,192cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2023 46,307 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 41,792 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2018 41,792 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 May 2017 38,769 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

dip switch

engine oil leak

nearside rear axle end cap corroded

washers intermittent

wiper linkage worn

Pass 17 Mar 2016 35,547 miles

engine oil leak

wiper linkage worn

Fail 16 Mar 2016 35,546 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine oil leak

wiper linkage worn

Pass 8 Apr 2015 32,637 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 30,596 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 27,904 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 24,645 miles

both rear inner wings corroded

offside mirror cracked

spare wheel well corroded

Fail 3 Nov 2011 24,641 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

both rear inner wings corroded

offside mirror cracked

spare wheel well corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2009 24,398 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

brake master cylinder surface corrosion

brake pipes out of master cylinder slightly corrored

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

surface corrosion in areas under vehicle

welding repairs carried out under vehicle

Fail 3 Dec 2008 24,364 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Axle beam cracked (2.5.A.5a)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Oct 2007 23,339 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 23,071 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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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NUU 484L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Orange with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 NUU 484L, 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.

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What year was NUU 484L registered?

NUU 484L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 27 September 1972.

Is NUU 484L safe to buy?

The MOT history for NUU 484L shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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