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NMP 34R

1977 Volkswagen Beetle

Orange Petrol 1192cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

39,165 mi
Last recorded39,165 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 1977 Volkswagen Beetle52,317 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNMP 34R
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1977
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,192cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 39,165 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2026 39,163 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Steering locking device missing track rod end castellated nut (2.1.3 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 10 Apr 2026 39,160 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Driver's seat insecure Floor pan corroded and split. (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Mar 2025 32,320 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2025 32,320 miles

Horn not working Horn missing (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb faulty (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2017 30,790 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2016 30,690 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 30,023 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 29,050 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2011 25,179 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 22,854 miles

presents of fluid offside rear brake back plate

Fail 30 Oct 2010 22,854 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

presents of fluid offside rear brake back plate

Pass 19 Nov 2009 22,608 miles

Advise that both the headlamps are looked at to produce a better output pattern

Front brakes only just met the front brake imbalance requirements 22% ( 25% is the max )

Headlamp beam pattern is only just acceptable on the offside and nearside

Offside rear brake backing plate damp with oil/fluid

both headlamps are producing alot of over light

Fail 11 Nov 2009 22,595 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside rear brake backing plate damp with oil/fluid

Pass 31 Oct 2008 21,815 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 30 Oct 2008 21,815 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Inner Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Inner Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Outer Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Outer Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

Oil leak

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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NMP 34R is a 1977 Volkswagen Beetle in Orange with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 NMP 34R, 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 NMP 34R registered?

NMP 34R is a 1977 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 22 January 1977.

Is NMP 34R safe to buy?

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