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NXD 669K

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

51,348 mi
Last recorded51,348 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2018
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNXD 669K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2018 51,348 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface rust (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion near engine (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface rust (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion near engine (6.1.B.2)

Spare tyre defective flat ()

o/s/f tyre and n/s/f tyre both worn slightly on inner edges.

wiper blades/ motor working but slow

Pass 26 Jul 2016 51,049 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

corrosion to o/s/r and n/s/r beside engine advise only

Pass 10 Jul 2015 50,133 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

vehicle suspension lowered all round

Pass 3 Jul 2014 48,698 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Jul 2014 48,698 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 47,212 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 46,574 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 46,573 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 45,985 miles
Fail 21 May 2010 45,976 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 May 2009 44,500 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 44,497 miles

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 16 May 2008 43,018 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 41,447 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 40,747 miles

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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NXD 669K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 NXD 669K, 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.

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NXD 669K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 June 1972.

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