MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
58,789 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel Less than 75mm free play (2.2.A.1a)
movement in front seats
play in steering box
tyres:: cuts in nsf,osf cracking,sidewall cut on nsr
wheel bearings ::slight noise on front ,slight play in rears
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Prepared for motorsport use
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Prepared for motorsport use
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
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NOP 255F is a 1979 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.
Across all 1979 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 41,458 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 NOP 255F, 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 47 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was NOP 255F registered?
NOP 255F is a 1979 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 20 September 1979.
Is NOP 255F safe to buy?
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