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NYC 563L

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2023
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

25,479 mi
Last recorded25,479 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2022
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNYC 563L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2022 25,479 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 246,413 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2021 246,413 miles

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 1 Apr 2016 24,251 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 22,879 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front wipers split slightly

Fail 18 Mar 2014 22,879 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front wipers split slightly

Pass 16 Mar 2013 19,401 miles

slight oil leak

Fail 16 Mar 2013 19,401 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

slight oil leak

Pass 3 Jan 2012 15,387 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 14,868 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 14,217 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 14,217 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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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NYC 563L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 NYC 563L, 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

How do I check the history of NYC 563L?

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What year was NYC 563L registered?

NYC 563L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 21 November 1972.

Is NYC 563L safe to buy?

The MOT history for NYC 563L shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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