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NAY 153P

1976 Volkswagen Beetle

Grey Petrol 1192cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2021
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

56,406 mi
Last recorded56,406 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2020
Typical for 1976 Volkswagen Beetle48,352 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNAY 153P
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1976
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,192cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2020 56,406 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 56,302 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 55,419 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2018 55,416 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Seat belt not functioning as intended twisted (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 54,934 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 54,889 miles

driver seat insecure

nearside and offside wiring to front lights insecure

Fail 13 Sep 2016 54,889 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing track rod end (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing track rod end (2.2.C.1g)

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

driver seat insecure

nearside and offside wiring to front lights insecure

Fail 7 Sep 2016 54,864 miles

Electrical wiring insecure headlamp wiring and offside and nearside front indicator wiring (1.9.2a)

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

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

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect offside and nearside (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle fouling anti roll bar mounting clip on full lock (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2015 54,686 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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NAY 153P is a 1976 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1976 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 48,352 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 NAY 153P, 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 50 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 NAY 153P registered?

NAY 153P is a 1976 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 12 March 1976.

Is NAY 153P safe to buy?

The MOT history for NAY 153P shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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