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NYW 828L

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2020
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

97,627 mi
Last recorded97,627 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2019
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNYW 828L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2019 97,627 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 97,615 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 97,604 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 22 Sep 2016 97,604 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Oct 2015 97,473 miles

Oil leak

Fail 9 Oct 2015 97,471 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Oct 2014 97,224 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2014 97,222 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 96,950 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2013 96,950 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 96,839 miles

NSF has sufrace rust

NSR has suface rust

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 2 Oct 2012 96,837 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

NSF has sufrace rust

NSR has suface rust

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 96,534 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 96,532 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 96,080 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2010 96,078 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 92,891 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2009 92,891 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 89,504 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 89,502 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Sep 2007 86,604 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 86,603 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 19 Sep 2006 83,900 miles

bonnet unable to open

Fail 19 Sep 2006 83,900 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

bonnet unable to open

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 828L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 NYW 828L, 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

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What year was NYW 828L registered?

NYW 828L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 20 December 1972.

Is NYW 828L safe to buy?

The MOT history for NYW 828L shows 24 tests with a 54.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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