MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
97,983 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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)
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)
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)
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
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)
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
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
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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