NJH228L

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE

1972 · Blue · Petrol · 1,200 cc

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Mileage

44,957 mi

At MOT on 29 Apr 2017

About NJH228L

Registration NJH228L is a 1972 blue VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE with a 1,200cc petrol engine. The vehicle is approximately 54 years old and therefore requires an annual MOT test.

The DVLA records list the MOT status as No results returned.

The vehicle has 9 MOT tests on record, including 5 passes and 4 failures, with 49 defects or advisories noted across the history.

Latest recorded mileage was 44,957 miles on 29 April 2017. The vehicle has covered an average of 944 miles per year across its MOT history, below the UK average of around 7,400, suggesting light use.

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MOT History 9 tests

Recorded mileage and result at each MOT test Pass Fail

MOT test number: 470028000764
Mileage recorded: 44,957 MI
Registration at time of test: NJH228L
Data source: DVSA

FAIL Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

FAIL Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

FAIL Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

FAIL Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

FAIL Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Jacking point and axle beam (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

MOT test number: 713930287967
Expiry date: 18 May 2017
Mileage recorded: 44,107 MI
Registration at time of test: NJH228L
Data source: DVSA

ADVISORY Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

ADVISORY Off side front drivers floor slightly corroded

MOT test number: 242772214500
Mileage recorded: 44,074 MI
Registration at time of test: NJH228L
Data source: DVSA

FAIL Offside Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

FAIL Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill to floor (6.1.B.2)

FAIL Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

ADVISORY Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

MOT test number: 977243295048
Mileage recorded: 44,041 MI
Registration at time of test: NJH228L
Data source: DVSA

FAIL Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

FAIL Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

FAIL Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

FAIL Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

FAIL Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

FAIL Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

FAIL Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

FAIL Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

FAIL Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

FAIL Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

FAIL Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

ADVISORY Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

ADVISORY Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

ADVISORY Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

USER ENTERED offside front inner tie rod ball joint has play

MOT test number: 501684648121
Expiry date: 15 Jun 2009
Mileage recorded: 41,320 MI
Registration at time of test: NJH228L
Data source: DVSA

USER ENTERED Oil leak

USER ENTERED Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

USER ENTERED Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

MOT test number: 682514567194
Mileage recorded: 39,407 MI
Registration at time of test: NJH228L
Data source: DVSA

FAIL Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

FAIL Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

USER ENTERED Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

USER ENTERED Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Vehicle specifications

Model: BEETLE
Fuel Type: PETROL
Engine Size: 1,200 cc
First Registered: Jun 1973
First Used on Road: 06 Jun 1973
Wheelplan: 2 AXLE RIGID BODY
Last V5C Issued: 24 Jun 2020
Safety Recall: Unknown
Export Marker: No

Data from DVLA & DVSA. For personal use only, always verify independently before purchase decisions. Last updated 30 Oct 2026 at 23:14.