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NVG 344L

1973 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1641cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

64,698 mi
Last recorded64,698 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2021
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Beetle46,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNVG 344L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,641cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2021 64,698 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 64,073 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 63,168 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 62,162 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 61,720 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 12 May 2016 58,957 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 57,218 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2014 54,063 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 50,819 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 47,614 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Apr 2011 43,157 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

steering box has slight play.

Pass 27 Apr 2011 43,157 miles

steering box has slight play.

Pass 1 May 2010 38,655 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 38,601 miles

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

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

Centre Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 33,605 miles

Oil leak

Fail 17 Apr 2009 33,605 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Apr 2008 29,273 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Apr 2008 29,273 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Mar 2007 20,991 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 20,975 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2006 41,567 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2006 41,196 miles

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

steering joint dust cover split/missing

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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NVG 344L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,641cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 NVG 344L, 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 NVG 344L registered?

NVG 344L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 July 1973.

Is NVG 344L safe to buy?

The MOT history for NVG 344L shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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