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NWC 875M

1973 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1303cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2018
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

76,540 mi
Last recorded76,540 miles
Recorded on5 May 2017
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Beetle46,746 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNWC 875M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,303cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 May 2017 76,540 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 76,329 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 76,329 miles

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)

Pass 18 May 2015 70,209 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 75,779 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 75,777 miles

Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 May 2013 75,477 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 75,475 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 May 2012 75,193 miles
Fail 4 May 2012 75,193 miles

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)

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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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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