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NYF 966P

1989 Volkswagen Beetle

White Petrol 1192cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2018
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

20,137 mi
Last recorded20,137 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2017
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen Beetle44,131 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNYF 966P
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,192cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2017 20,137 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 19,891 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2015 19,885 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low n/s front head light pattern and aim incorrect (1.8)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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 966P is a 1989 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1989 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 44,131 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 NYF 966P, 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 37 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 NYF 966P?

You can check the full history of NYF 966P by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was NYF 966P registered?

NYF 966P is a 1989 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 11 October 1989.

Is NYF 966P safe to buy?

The MOT history for NYF 966P shows 3 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 966P have outstanding finance?

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