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NWT 977M

1973 Volkswagen Beetle

Orange Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

52,157 mi
Last recorded52,157 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Beetle46,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNWT 977M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1973
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 52,157 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2025 52,027 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 52,019 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 51,831 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 51,687 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 51,640 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 51,625 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 51,156 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 50,796 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2016 50,397 miles

Nearside Front Upper inner wing area corroded but not considerd structal

Offside Front Lower inner wing area corroded not considerd structal

Pass 7 Nov 2015 49,844 miles

Nearside Front lowwer inner wing area corroded but not considerd structal

Offside Front upper inner wing area corroded but not considerd structal

both front tyres perished

Fail 27 Oct 2015 49,834 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front lowwer inner wing area corroded but not considerd structal

Offside Front upper inner wing area corroded but not considerd structal

both front tyres perished

Pass 6 Oct 2014 49,263 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

nsf inner wing and front panel corroded but not considerd structal

Pass 21 Oct 2013 48,401 miles

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

nsf inner wing has corrsion but not structal

Fail 21 Oct 2013 48,401 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

nsf inner wing has corrsion but not structal

Pass 17 Oct 2012 47,385 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 47,021 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 47,006 miles

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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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NWT 977M is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in Orange with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 NWT 977M, 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

How do I check the history of NWT 977M?

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What year was NWT 977M registered?

NWT 977M is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 August 1973.

Is NWT 977M safe to buy?

The MOT history for NWT 977M shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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