MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
25,381 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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)
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)
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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.
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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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