MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
77,444 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
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)
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
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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
How do I check the history of NCV 525R?
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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.
Does NCV 525R have outstanding finance?
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