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NCV 525R

1976 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1192cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

77,444 mi
Last recorded77,444 miles
Recorded on30 May 2017
Typical for 1976 Volkswagen Beetle48,352 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNCV 525R
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1976
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,192cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 May 2017 77,444 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 77,121 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 76,693 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 76,490 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 76,349 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 75,701 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 75,009 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 74,024 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 5 May 2009 73,959 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 28 May 2008 73,017 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 69,920 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 69,523 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2006 66,117 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2006 66,117 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

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

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

osf front wheel bearing noisey

slight play in nsf and osf bottom ball joints

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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NCV 525R is a 1976 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 NCV 525R, 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 NCV 525R registered?

NCV 525R is a 1976 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 October 1976.

Is NCV 525R safe to buy?

The MOT history for NCV 525R shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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