MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
78,035 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
accelerater pedal stiff not returning
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
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
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
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
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
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
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)
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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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NYV 964L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 December 1972.
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