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NVX 767M

1973 Volkswagen Beetle

Orange Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2018
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

68,409 mi
Last recorded68,409 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2017
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Beetle46,746 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNVX 767M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1973
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2017 68,409 miles

wipers v/slow

Fail 17 Jan 2017 68,409 miles

Offside Front Inner Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Inner Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

wipers v/slow

Pass 26 Jan 2016 6,840 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2015 6,840 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2015 6,840 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Main beam tell tail is not working.

Pass 26 Sep 2013 6,840 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all tyres perishing

Pass 12 May 2011 6,842 miles

Nearside rear tyre starting to crack on outside wall.

Fail 11 May 2011 6,841 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear tyre starting to crack on outside wall.

Pass 27 Sep 2010 6,841 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2010 6,841 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (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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NVX 767M is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in Orange with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 NVX 767M, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of NVX 767M?

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What year was NVX 767M registered?

NVX 767M is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 21 August 1973.

Is NVX 767M safe to buy?

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