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NYJ 150K

1971 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

14,523 mi
Last recorded14,523 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2024
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Beetle46,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNYJ 150K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2024 14,523 miles

underbody corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2023 14,285 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 14,220 miles
Pass 11 May 2020 14,143 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 14,092 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 13,936 miles

Offside Front Steering component damaged but serviceable steering idler has slight play at idler (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 13,795 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 13,455 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Fail 15 Mar 2016 13,455 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 131,639 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 12 Feb 2014 12,950 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 12,596 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 12,207 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 11,661 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2009 11,227 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2009 11,227 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2008 10,696 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 10,696 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 10,221 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 9,907 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 9,907 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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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NYJ 150K is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 1971 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 46,446 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 NYJ 150K, 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 55 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was NYJ 150K registered?

NYJ 150K is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 21 October 1971.

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