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NYV 964L

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Orange Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

78,035 mi
Last recorded78,035 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2011
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNYV 964L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2011 78,035 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

accelerater pedal stiff not returning

Fail 26 Jul 2011 78,035 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

accelerater pedal stiff not returning

Pass 10 May 2010 96,948 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 96,241 miles

SUSPECT SHEERED G/BOX MOUNT

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

VEHICLE EXTENSIVLY WELDED

advise rear brake insp

advise wiring under dash tidyed

n/s/f axle poor weld repair

rear suss. panels and sill ends poor condition

spare wheel well holed but wheel secure

Fail 16 Jul 2009 96,238 miles

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

Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

advise front wheel align

advise h/brake adjust

advise new ht leads

advise wiring tidy under dash

advised rear brake insp.

both rear suss. panels and sill ends poor welding

inner rear suss panels corroding

spare tyre soft

spare wheel holed and corroded but secure

vehicle extensivly welded

Pass 4 Jul 2008 94,836 miles

advise new fuel feed hose

advise new ht leads

advise x2 front tyres, perrishing

indicators flash fast

lack of front suss.

minor oil leaks

o/s/r brake flexi ferrel corroding

vehicle extensivly welded

Fail 3 Jul 2008 94,835 miles

Nearside Front Lower Torsion bar attachment bracket loose (2.4.E.4a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Lower Torsion bar attachment bracket loose (2.4.E.4a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

advise new fuel feed hose

advise new ht leads

advise x2 front tyres, perrishing

indicators flash fast

lack of front suss.

minor oil leaks

o/s/r brake flexi ferrel corroding

vehicle extensivly welded

Pass 12 Jul 2007 92,713 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 92,712 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

advise front brake overhaul

advise h/brake adjust

both front whneel bearings noisy

indicators only just in requirements(flash fast)

n/s/f floor to framehead corroding but not holed, n/s/f axel corroding, rear sill ends and rear suss. panels corroding.

n/s/r service brake lazy

no rear view mirror

o/s/r brake flexi ferrel corroded

rear fuel filter needs replacement

Pass 14 Jul 2006 91,111 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2006 91,019 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Inner Front Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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NYV 964L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Orange with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 NYV 964L, 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 NYV 964L registered?

NYV 964L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 December 1972.

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