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NWE 881K

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2017
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

26,153 mi
Last recorded26,153 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2016
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNWE 881K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2016 26,153 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 26,037 miles
Pass 24 May 2014 26,037 miles
Fail 24 May 2014 26,037 miles

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

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

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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NWE 881K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NWE 881K, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NWE 881K registered?

NWE 881K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 March 1972.

Is NWE 881K safe to buy?

The MOT history for NWE 881K shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does NWE 881K have outstanding finance?

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