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Q183NVS

1997 Volkswagen Beetle

Cream Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

13,955 mi
Last recorded13,955 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Beetle51,989 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ183NVS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1997
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 13,955 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 13,254 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2024 13,226 miles

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 13,208 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2020 13,208 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure back box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2016 13,119 miles

ex corroded

suspension components corroded

Pass 2 Apr 2016 13,108 miles

exhasust corroded

suspension components corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2010 12,940 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 12,918 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 10 Oct 2009 12,756 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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Q183NVS is a 1997 Volkswagen Beetle in Cream with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1997 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 51,989 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 Q183NVS, 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 29 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was Q183NVS registered?

Q183NVS is a 1997 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 30 May 1997.

Is Q183NVS safe to buy?

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