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NYP 800L

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1641cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

97,983 mi
Last recorded97,983 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2012
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNYP 800L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,641cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2012 97,983 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2012 97,983 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2011 94,259 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2011 94,259 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Suspension arm locating pin locking device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Fail 13 Oct 2011 94,249 miles

Front Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (5.2.6)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2010 91,349 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 89,271 miles

25% front brake imbalance

fuel cap seal in poor condition

n/s/f brake squeel

n/s/r brake hose slightly twisted

o/s/f wheel rim slightly buckled

rear number plate in poor condition

slight brake judder friont + rear

slight movement in steering box mounting

some corrosion to n/s/r of sill

Pass 21 Aug 2008 89,034 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 89,027 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Front Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering box excessively corroded and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 31 Oct 2007 88,511 miles

Brake fluid level low

Front brake discs slightly corroded

N/S/F brake squeals

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

O/S/R tyre worn DOWN TO LIMIT

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

Slight play in steering

Steering arm rubs on fuel filter

Fail 29 Oct 2007 88,511 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake fluid level low

Front brake discs slightly corroded

N/S/F brake squeals

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

O/S/R tyre worn DOWN TO LIMIT

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

Slight play in steering

Steering arm rubs on fuel filter

Pass 15 Aug 2006 87,463 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2006 87,463 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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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NYP 800L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,641cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 NYP 800L, 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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What year was NYP 800L registered?

NYP 800L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 December 1972.

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