MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
42,036 miBelow or average mileage for this year
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Steering column lower rubber coupling perished
Steering stiff
both front tyres perished
headlamp patterns poor
heavy corrosion to body under rear wheel arches
heavy corrosion to floor in nearside front corner
heavy corrosion to floor pan
heavy corrosion to vehicle body under front wheel arhces
offside rear and both front wheel bearing have slight play
rear registration plate deteriorated
rear shock absorber cases corroded
Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
all ruber suspension bushes perished
both front tyres perished
headlamp patterns poor
heavy corrosion to body under rear wheel arches
heavy corrosion to floor in nearside front corner
heavy corrosion to floor pan
heavy corrosion to vehicle body under front wheel arhces
offside rear and both front wheel bearing have slight play
rear registration plate deteriorated
rear shock absorber cases corroded
Front number plate damaged but readable.
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Front number plate damaged but readable.
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen 1300 Beetle?
Based on 395 MOT tests across 145 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
NVX 771M is a 1973 Volkswagen 1300 Beetle in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
Across all 1973 Volkswagen 1300 Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 41,927 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 1300 Beetle fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 58 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NVX 771M, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Volkswagen 1300 Beetle typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 53 years old, this Volkswagen 1300 Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of NVX 771M?
You can check the full history of NVX 771M by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was NVX 771M registered?
NVX 771M is a 1973 Volkswagen 1300 Beetle, first registered on 23 August 1973.
Is NVX 771M safe to buy?
The MOT history for NVX 771M shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does NVX 771M have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on NVX 771M. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.