MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
20,307 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
both outter side runner boards weak with corrosion
Nearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)
both outter side runner boards weak with corrosion
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)
both front seats worn in runners
end float in steering box
lift in both front stub axles
oil leak underside
slight corosion and weakness to both front lower inner wings
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NBT 249 is a 1980 Volkswagen Beetle in Brown with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
Across all 1980 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 37,677 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 Beetle fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 44,561 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NBT 249, 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 46 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was NBT 249 registered?
NBT 249 is a 1980 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 February 1980.
Is NBT 249 safe to buy?
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