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NMX 926P

1988 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

64,833 mi
Last recorded64,833 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 1988 Volkswagen Beetle55,751 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNMX 926P
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1988
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 64,833 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

general corrosion underbody

Pass 22 May 2025 64,706 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2024 64,540 miles
Pass 29 May 2023 64,282 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2022 63,961 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2022 63,960 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Backbox (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 May 2021 63,635 miles
Pass 20 May 2020 63,554 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 63,284 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2018 63,284 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 63,152 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 Sep 2016 63,020 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 62,912 miles

oil leak

Pass 15 Sep 2014 66,626 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 62,480 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

oil leak

Pass 27 Sep 2012 62,300 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

oil leak at engine

Pass 9 Sep 2011 61,776 miles

nearside rear engine bay corroded and holed

offside centre chassis corroded and holed

Fail 2 Sep 2011 61,775 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside rear engine bay corroded and holed

offside centre chassis corroded and holed

Fail 9 Jul 2010 61,719 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

both front tyres have bad cracking in sidewalls

no rear fog warning lamp

Pass 3 Jul 2008 61,664 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 61,129 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 60,943 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2005 60,675 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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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NMX 926P is a 1988 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 1988 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 55,751 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 NMX 926P, 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 38 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 NMX 926P registered?

NMX 926P is a 1988 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 April 1988.

Is NMX 926P safe to buy?

The MOT history for NMX 926P shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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