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NPH 866P

1990 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1570cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2021
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

21,380 mi
Last recorded21,380 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2020
Typical for 1990 Volkswagen Beetle47,333 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNPH 866P
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,570cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2020 21,380 miles

Nearside Front Lower suspension arm inner bush partially unbonded

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear body to subframe bush deteriorated

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

slight engine and gearbox oil leaks

Pass 13 Dec 2019 21,091 miles

Nearside Front Lower arm inner bush partially unbonded

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear body to sub-frame bush deteriorated

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

slight engine and gearbox oil leaks

Pass 7 Dec 2018 20,866 miles

Nearside Rear subframe to body mounting bush deteriorated

Offside Rear trailing arm rubbing slightly on rear subframe - possibly slightly bent out of shape

Wheel bearing has slight play all four (5.1.3 (a) (i))

slight engine and gearbox oil leaks

Pass 1 Dec 2017 20,610 miles

Nearside Front Lower arm inner bush starting to deteriorate

Nearside Rear body to subframe bush stress cracked

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

Offside Rear Lower arm rubbing slightly on rear subframe - possibly bent/out of shape

o/s heat exchanger lever arm missing

slight engine and gearbox oil leaks

Pass 12 Dec 2016 17,293 miles

slight engine oil leak

slight gearbox oil leak

Fail 12 Dec 2016 17,293 miles

slight engine oil leak

slight gearbox oil leak

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 14,522 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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NPH 866P is a 1990 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,570cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 NPH 866P, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NPH 866P registered?

NPH 866P is a 1990 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 9 November 1990.

Is NPH 866P safe to buy?

The MOT history for NPH 866P shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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