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NVE 630H

1970 Volkswagen Bettle

Black Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

54,269 mi
Last recorded54,269 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2010
Typical for 1970 Volkswagen Bettle57,914 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNVE 630H
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBettle
Year1970
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 8 Jul 2010 54,269 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

both front inner flitches slightly corroded and require attention soon

both front seats require attention soon

both front tyres showing signs of catching on inner flitches (not at time of test)

both rear chassis rails slightly corroded

both rear metal bvrake pipes slightly corroded

both rear wheel arches slightly corroded

front number plate slightly damaged

nearside front inner sill slightly damaged and requires attention soon

nearside rear quarter pannel slightly corroded

oil leak

rear axle slightly corroded

slight play in steering box

Pass 30 Jun 2009 50,312 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 50,305 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2008 48,627 miles

185/70-13 tyres rear,165/13 front.

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

l/h lower no-plate broken.(front).

Pass 28 Jun 2007 46,956 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 43,524 miles

Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Bettle?

Based on 1,648 MOT tests across 194 vehicles.

68.1%
Pass Rate
697
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
194
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 139
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 115
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 74
position lamp(s) not working 68
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 65
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NVE 630H is a 1970 Volkswagen Bettle in Black with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1970 Volkswagen Bettle models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.0% with a typical mileage of 57,914 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Bettle fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 139 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NVE 630H, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Bettle typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 56 years old, this Volkswagen Bettle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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NVE 630H is a 1970 Volkswagen Bettle, first registered on 19 May 1970.

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