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NBT 249

1980 Volkswagen Beetle

Brown Petrol 1192cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

20,307 mi
Last recorded20,307 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2011
Typical for 1980 Volkswagen Beetle37,677 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNBT 249
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1980
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,192cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2011 20,307 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 20,282 miles

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)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 19,801 miles

both outter side runner boards weak with corrosion

Fail 7 Sep 2010 19,801 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2009 19,365 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 18,847 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 16,738 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 16,714 miles

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

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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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?

The MOT history for NBT 249 shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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