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NLX 213V

1989 Volkswagen Beetle

Gold Petrol 1570cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

19,096 mi
Last recorded19,096 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2018
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen Beetle44,131 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNLX 213V
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1989
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,570cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2018 19,096 miles

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2015 19,096 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 18,487 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 17,922 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2011 17,245 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 16,533 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 16,280 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 16,254 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2006 16,254 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Fail 16 Jun 2006 16,236 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

front struts turrets corroded

n/s front inner wing corroded

o/s chassis rail badly corroded

vehicle bears extensive welded repair & heavily undersealed

wipers could be better

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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NLX 213V is a 1989 Volkswagen Beetle in Gold with a 1,570cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1989 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 44,131 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 NLX 213V, 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 37 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 NLX 213V registered?

NLX 213V is a 1989 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 21 August 1989.

Is NLX 213V safe to buy?

The MOT history for NLX 213V shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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