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TAP 976G

1996 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

16,723 mi
Last recorded16,723 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2006
Typical for 1996 Volkswagen Beetle41,156 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTAP 976G
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2006 16,723 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 16,691 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s wing mirror missing

oil leak on engine

oil leak on g/box

slight play in steering box

vehicle welded excessively underneath

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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TAP 976G is a 1996 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 TAP 976G, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of TAP 976G?

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What year was TAP 976G registered?

TAP 976G is a 1996 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is TAP 976G safe to buy?

The MOT history for TAP 976G shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does TAP 976G have outstanding finance?

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