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NYG 541M

1973 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2018
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

18,418 mi
Last recorded18,418 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2017
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Beetle46,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNYG 541M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 8 Mar 2017 18,418 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 18,205 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2015 17,536 miles

Windscreen appears to be excessively tinted

Pass 21 Aug 2012 16,170 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 11,246 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front discs scored

front torsion beam bushes slightly worn

Pass 13 Jun 2009 7,532 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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NYG 541M is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 NYG 541M, 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

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What year was NYG 541M registered?

NYG 541M is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 7 September 1973.

Is NYG 541M safe to buy?

The MOT history for NYG 541M shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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