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NDV 117F

1990 Volkswagen Beetle

White Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

27,434 mi
Last recorded27,434 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2010
Typical for 1990 Volkswagen Beetle47,333 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNDV 117F
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2010 27,434 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 30 Nov 2009 11,299 miles

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

front suspension components corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2007 87,838 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

slight movment in rear subframe n s r

Pass 24 Aug 2006 81,924 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2006 31,908 miles

Nearside Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Rear bumper insecure

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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NDV 117F is a 1990 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1990 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 47,333 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 NDV 117F, 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 36 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was NDV 117F registered?

NDV 117F is a 1990 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 21 August 1990.

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