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NWT 675M

1973 Volkswagen Beatle

Yellow Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2018
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

8,510 mi
Last recorded8,510 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2017
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Beatle44,486 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNWT 675M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeatle
Year1973
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc
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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2017 8,510 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2017 8,508 miles

Emissions not tested car does not idle (7.3.A.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Fail 17 Aug 2017 8,497 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill/inner arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Nov 2015 8,220 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2015 8,220 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Upper Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 8,182 miles

rear bumper loose

Fail 2 Jul 2014 8,179 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

rear bumper loose

Pass 23 Mar 2010
Fail 18 Mar 2010 7,507 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 5,628 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2008 5,625 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn control insecure (1.6.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 17 Jan 2008 5,426 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beatle?

Based on 1,186 MOT tests across 131 vehicles.

69.2%
Pass Rate
564
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
131
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 92
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 83
Stop lamp not working 58
position lamp(s) not working 49
Horn not working 42
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NWT 675M is a 1973 Volkswagen Beatle in Yellow with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1973 Volkswagen Beatle models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.8% with a typical mileage of 44,486 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 Beatle fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 92 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NWT 675M, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Beatle typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 53 years old, this Volkswagen Beatle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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NWT 675M is a 1973 Volkswagen Beatle, first registered on 1 August 1973.

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