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NYH 108P

1996 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2022
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

41,595 mi
Last recorded41,595 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2021
Typical for 1996 Volkswagen Beetle41,156 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNYH 108P
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2021 41,595 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both front inner wings are starting to rust

off side floor pan is starting to get rusted

Fail 29 Mar 2021 41,595 miles

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both front inner wings are starting to rust

off side floor pan is starting to get rusted

Pass 24 Jul 2019 41,266 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective borderline (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive borderline (8.4.1 (a) (i))

off side flooring is starting to rust

Pass 11 Jul 2018 41,263 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front floor pans are starting to rust

near side of main chassis is starting to rust at front

Pass 8 Aug 2017 41,026 miles

near side front floor pan/chassis is starting to get rusted

off side front floor pan is rusted & holed

Fail 1 Aug 2017 41,026 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded rear floor pan (5.2.6)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

near side front floor pan/chassis is starting to get rusted

off side front floor pan is rusted & holed

Pass 10 May 2013 40,623 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

floorpan is rusted on off side at front & rear

neqar side rear tyre is starting to crack on side wall

off side rear back plate has oil on it

Fail 2 May 2013 40,623 miles

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

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

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

floorpan is rusted on off side at front & rear

neqar side rear tyre is starting to crack on side wall

off side rear back plate has oil on it

Pass 11 Jun 2010 40,619 miles

both front & near side rear tyres are geting old & cracking

front of off side floor pan is rusted but not perscribed

off side rear back plate has oil on it

Fail 4 Jun 2010 40,619 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front & near side rear tyres are geting old & cracking

front of off side floor pan is rusted but not perscribed

off side rear back plate has oil on it

Pass 4 Jun 2009 39,714 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 39,713 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2007 39,034 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2007 39,026 miles

Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3) DANGEROUS

O/S door mirror reflector slightly deteriorated

Wiper rubbers slightly deteriorated

Fail 13 Jul 2007 38,935 miles

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 4 Jul 2006 38,446 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 38,466 miles

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

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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NYH 108P is a 1996 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 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 NYH 108P, 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 NYH 108P registered?

NYH 108P is a 1996 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 27 June 1996.

Is NYH 108P safe to buy?

The MOT history for NYH 108P shows 17 tests with a 52.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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