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NYW 846L

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Grey Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2020
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

25,199 mi
Last recorded25,199 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2019
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNYW 846L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 9 Apr 2019 25,199 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 25,193 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 25,188 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 25,183 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 25,101 miles

various areas of corrosion

various froor pan repairs unable to see welded joints

Pass 20 Mar 2014 25,085 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 25,030 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 25,012 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 25,005 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 25,000 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2008 24,996 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 24,969 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 24,954 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 846L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,584cc 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 846L, 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 846L?

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What year was NYW 846L registered?

NYW 846L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 December 1972.

Is NYW 846L safe to buy?

The MOT history for NYW 846L 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.

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