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NCA 829P

1976 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

49,933 mi
Last recorded49,933 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2017
Typical for 1976 Volkswagen Beetle48,352 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNCA 829P
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1976
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2017 49,933 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

O/S and N/S floor to heater channels corroded (not holed)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

corrosion of O/S/F inner wheel arch

Fail 8 Jun 2017 49,929 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

O/S and N/S floor to heater channels corroded (not holed)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

corrosion of O/S/F inner wheel arch

Pass 24 Jun 2016 48,552 miles

inner and outer sills corroding

Fail 24 Jun 2016 48,552 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

inner and outer sills corroding

Pass 4 Jun 2015 67,849 miles

n/s/f seatbelt stalk release button missing but can still be operated

Fail 2 Jun 2015 67,849 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

n/s/f seatbelt stalk release button missing but can still be operated

Pass 2 Jun 2014 67,799 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 67,798 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 67,798 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 67,798 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 14 Jun 2013 67,797 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 26 Apr 2013 67,797 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

small hole in offside front inner wing

Pass 29 Oct 2012 67,797 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 67,797 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 67,797 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 67,797 miles

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Pass 20 May 2009 67,797 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 67,562 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 67,562 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Jun 2007 67,545 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 67,503 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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NCA 829P is a 1976 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 NCA 829P, 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.

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What year was NCA 829P registered?

NCA 829P is a 1976 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 January 1976.

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