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NWA 736K

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

White Petrol 1192cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

60,722 mi
Last recorded60,722 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2017
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNWA 736K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,192cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2017 60,722 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion general (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2016 60,043 miles

General corrosion on underside of vehicle

Nearside Front Upper Shocker bush perished

Slight oil leak on engine

Vehicle has been underseal heavily

Pass 7 Sep 2015 59,200 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill area (6.1.B.2)

general corrosion on underside of vehicle

Fail 18 Aug 2015 59,197 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill area (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill area (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 58,892 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 58,385 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 58,131 miles

steering slightly stiff in operation

Pass 5 Sep 2011 57,687 miles

pass seat loose on runners ?

steering slightly stiff in operation

Pass 16 Sep 2010 56,811 miles

steering geometry out (possibly n/s torsion arm bent)

torsion arm bearings tight possibly bent arm or axle

Fail 15 Sep 2010 56,811 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

steering geometry out (possibly n/s torsion arm bent)

Pass 21 Jan 2010 56,470 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2010 56,470 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

nearside front brake pipe not secured

vehicle has had repares done welding and poss filler unable to detect

Pass 25 Sep 2008 56,299 miles

Battery insecure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 19 Sep 2008 56,297 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 24 Sep 2007 56,280 miles

Oil leak

all areas of welding repair coated in sealer limiting view

all brake pipes coated with thick sealer

front shock absorbers stiff in operation

oil light flickers at idle

rear bumper removed

sheet metal plates welded in various places all over vehicle

spare wheel compartment rusty

thick sealer and body filler used on offside front floor limiting view

Fail 17 Sep 2007 56,275 miles

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

Nearside Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

Offside Front Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

all brake pipes covered in thick sealer

front boot floor/spare wheel carrier rusty and holed

front shock absorbers stiff in operation

oil light on when engine is idling

rear bumper has been removed

thick sealer and body filler used on offside front floor limiting view

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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NWA 736K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 NWA 736K, 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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NWA 736K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 February 1972.

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