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C107 NBV

1985 Volkswagen Beetle

Grey Petrol 1192cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

28,764 mi
Last recorded28,764 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 1985 Volkswagen Beetle41,702 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC107 NBV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1985
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,192cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 28,764 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2024 28,746 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2023 28,709 miles

Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Nov 2009 28,670 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2009 28,665 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 28,632 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 28,632 miles

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Feb 2006 28,626 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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C107 NBV is a 1985 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1985 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 41,702 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 C107 NBV, 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 41 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C107 NBV registered?

C107 NBV is a 1985 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is C107 NBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for C107 NBV shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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