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NWR 612A

1996 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

77,293 mi
Last recorded77,293 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2018
Typical for 1996 Volkswagen Beetle41,156 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNWR 612A
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2018 77,293 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 76,297 miles

Oil leak ()

Slight play in steering box

Fail 24 Mar 2017 76,294 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2016 75,965 miles

Front tyres perished

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

oil leak

Pass 2 Jul 2015 75,407 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2015 75,398 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2014 74,595 miles

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)

Pass 8 May 2013 73,392 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 71,413 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 69,198 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 66,394 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 66,389 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2007 61,842 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2005 61,237 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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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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