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NVB 363L

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1585cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2018
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

2,270 mi
Last recorded2,270 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2017
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNVB 363L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,585cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2017 2,270 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2017 2,270 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Fail 15 Feb 2008 2,227 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension component 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 Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2007 96,462 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2007 96,461 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Feb 2006 88,510 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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NVB 363L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,585cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 NVB 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

How do I check the history of NVB 363L?

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What year was NVB 363L registered?

NVB 363L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 29 September 1972.

Is NVB 363L safe to buy?

The MOT history for NVB 363L shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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