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NVX 771M

1973 Volkswagen 1300 Beetle

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

42,036 mi
Last recorded42,036 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2009
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen 1300 Beetle41,927 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNVX 771M
MakeVolkswagen
Model1300 Beetle
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2009 42,036 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2009

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

Pass 20 Nov 2008 41,927 miles

Front number plate damaged but readable.

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 18 Nov 2008 41,927 miles

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)

Pass 23 Nov 2007 41,929 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2007 41,927 miles

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)

Pass 14 Nov 2006 41,927 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2006 42,927 miles

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)

Pass 24 Nov 2005 41,927 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen 1300 Beetle?

Based on 395 MOT tests across 145 vehicles.

62.8%
Pass Rate
740
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
145
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 58
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 38
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 36
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 26
Headlamp aim too high 25
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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.

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NVX 771M is a 1973 Volkswagen 1300 Beetle, first registered on 23 August 1973.

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