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NKD 261S

1977 Volkswagen Beetle

White Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2018
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

25,381 mi
Last recorded25,381 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2017
Typical for 1977 Volkswagen Beetle52,317 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNKD 261S
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1977
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2017 25,381 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 25,381 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2016 25,381 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 25,381 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 25,379 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2014 25,375 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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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NKD 261S is a 1977 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1977 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 52,317 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 NKD 261S, 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 49 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 NKD 261S registered?

NKD 261S is a 1977 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 9 August 1977.

Is NKD 261S safe to buy?

The MOT history for NKD 261S shows 6 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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