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NYF 139P

1976 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

8,022 mi
Last recorded8,022 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2009
Typical for 1976 Volkswagen Beetle48,352 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNYF 139P
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1976
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2009 8,022 miles

Driver's seat belt catch damaged

Front service brake veers left

Rear service brake slightly imbalanced

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 7,890 miles

Offside front floor brace area corroding

Rear service brake slightly imbalanced

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 2 Apr 2008 7,889 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front floor brace area corroding

Rear service brake slightly imbalanced

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 7,475 miles

Nearside front sub chassis/suspension prescribed area corroding

To the nearside rear brake pipe incorrectly routed

Pass 30 Jun 2006 7,304 miles

"2" approx freeplay at steering wheel

front service brake veers left

nearside front suspension corroding

nearside rear replacement brake pipe rather long!!?

Fail 30 Jun 2006 7,304 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

2" approx freeplay at steering wheel

front service brake veers left

nearside front suspension corroding

nearside rear replacement brake pipe rather lomg!!?

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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NYF 139P is a 1976 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1976 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 48,352 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 NYF 139P, 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 50 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NYF 139P registered?

NYF 139P is a 1976 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 27 July 1976.

Is NYF 139P safe to buy?

The MOT history for NYF 139P 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.

Does NYF 139P have outstanding finance?

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