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NTE 546R

1977 Volkswagen Beetle

Orange Petrol 1192cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2024
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

93,324 mi
Last recorded93,324 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2023
Typical for 1977 Volkswagen Beetle52,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNTE 546R
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1977
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,192cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2023 93,324 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2023 93,317 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2020 92,870 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 92,661 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2019 92,661 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Sep 2017 90,469 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2017 90,469 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 90,250 miles

Corrosion and hole apparent at n/s centre of sill/floor pan but not within prescribed area

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

VIN Plate insecure

Fail 2 Apr 2015 90,249 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Corrosion and hole apparent at n/s centre of sill/floor pan but not within prescribed area

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

VIN Plate insecure

Pass 5 Oct 2013 90,085 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 17 Sep 2013 90,081 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Sep 2012 88,413 miles

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

offside front steering idler arm has slight movement

Fail 7 Sep 2012 88,411 miles

Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

offside front steering idler arm has slight movement

Pass 15 Sep 2011 87,759 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 86,886 miles

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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NTE 546R is a 1977 Volkswagen Beetle in Orange with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 NTE 546R, 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 NTE 546R registered?

NTE 546R is a 1977 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 4 March 1977.

Is NTE 546R safe to buy?

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