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NDH 763J

1983 Volkswagen Beetle

Pink Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2022
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

51,196 mi
Last recorded51,196 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2021
Typical for 1983 Volkswagen Beetle49,914 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNDH 763J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1983
ColourPink
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2021 51,196 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 28 May 2021 51,190 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 51,165 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

slight leak from steering box

Pass 29 Jul 2016 51,144 miles

slight leak from steering box

Fail 28 Jul 2016 51,144 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight leak from steering box

Pass 28 Jul 2015 50,845 miles

front brake hose ferrules corroded

front chassis panel corroded

slight play in rear wheel bearings

steering box has slight play and leak

Pass 31 Jul 2014 50,813 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 30 Jul 2014 50,813 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Outer Front Lower Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2013 50,647 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

front body panel surface corroded

steering box has slight movement in sector shaft

Fail 31 Jul 2013 50,597 miles

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

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

front body panel surface corroded

steering box has slight movement in sector shaft

Pass 25 Jul 2012 50,116 miles

front panel starting to corrod

nearside front lower outer chassis

offside front outer 1/4 panel starting to corrod

steering box slight play lower box shaft

Fail 25 Jul 2012 50,116 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

front panel starting to corrod

nearside front lower outer chassis

offside front outer 1/4 panel starting to corrod

steering box slight play lower box shaft

Pass 4 Aug 2011 49,930 miles

front centre panel starting surface corroding

nearside lower front chassis side surport end starting to show signs off corroding

offside front 1/4 panel starting to corrod on top edge

Pass 5 Aug 2010 49,914 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 4 Aug 2010 49,914 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2009 49,522 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

nearside front lower sill starting to corrod

Fail 20 Jul 2009 49,522 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

nearside front lower sill starting to corrod

Pass 31 Jul 2008 49,301 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2008 49,301 miles

Front Lower Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

nearside rear tyre outter side wall starting to seperate

Pass 16 Jul 2007 48,923 miles

Nearside front and nearside rear tyres badly perished

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

Fail 16 Jul 2007 48,923 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside front and nearside rear tyres badly perished

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

Pass 3 Aug 2006 48,016 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2006 48,016 miles

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

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

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

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

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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NDH 763J is a 1983 Volkswagen Beetle in Pink with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

Across all 1983 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 49,914 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 NDH 763J, 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 43 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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NDH 763J is a 1983 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 August 1983.

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