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NOP 275F

1997 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2023
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

53,838 mi
Last recorded53,838 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2022
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Beetle51,989 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNOP 275F
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2022 53,838 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2022 53,838 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 53,373 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 53,160 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 30 Apr 2010 53,155 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 22 Dec 2005 52,994 miles

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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NOP 275F is a 1997 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 51,989 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 NOP 275F, 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 29 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of NOP 275F?

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What year was NOP 275F registered?

NOP 275F is a 1997 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 21 May 1997.

Is NOP 275F safe to buy?

The MOT history for NOP 275F shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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