MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
76,540 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)
Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)
Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Headlamp switch missing (1.7.1)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
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NWC 875M is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,303cc 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 NWC 875M, 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 NWC 875M registered?
NWC 875M is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 November 1973.
Is NWC 875M safe to buy?
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