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NYW 661L

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2019
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

50,821 mi
Last recorded50,821 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2018
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNYW 661L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 14 Aug 2018 50,821 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 50,765 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 50,650 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 50,503 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 50,201 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 49,551 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 48,972 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 48,600 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 48,138 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 47,697 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 46,983 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 46,076 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 45,466 miles

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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NYW 661L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 NYW 661L, 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 NYW 661L?

You can check the full history of NYW 661L by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was NYW 661L registered?

NYW 661L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 4 December 1972.

Is NYW 661L safe to buy?

The MOT history for NYW 661L shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does NYW 661L have outstanding finance?

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