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NYR 247L

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

White Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2020
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

54,881 mi
Last recorded54,881 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2019
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNYR 247L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2019 54,881 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. offside lower (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2018 54,848 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 54,828 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Noise from OSF wheel bearing

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Apr 2016 54,786 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear subframe (2.4.G.1)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 54,739 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 54,594 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 54,286 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Sep 2012 54,283 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

horn sounds by moving steering wheel and dip switch

Pass 11 Aug 2011 54,048 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2011 54,078 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.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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NYR 247L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 NYR 247L, 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 NYR 247L?

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What year was NYR 247L registered?

NYR 247L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 December 1972.

Is NYR 247L safe to buy?

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