MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
77,293 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Oil leak ()
Slight play in steering box
Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Both (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Oil leak ()
Slight play in steering box
Starter motor weak
Front tyres perished
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
oil leak
Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)
Oil leak
tyre sidewall perished/all roadwheels
Nearside Front Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)
Offside Front Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
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NWR 612A is a 1996 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.
Across all 1996 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 41,156 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 NWR 612A, 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 30 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was NWR 612A registered?
NWR 612A is a 1996 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 5 August 1996.
Is NWR 612A safe to buy?
The MOT history for NWR 612A shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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