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V996 NRV

1998 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2013
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

128,060 mi
Last recorded128,060 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2012
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Beetle68,525 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV996 NRV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 14 Jan 2012 128,060 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 122,566 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2010 117,760 miles

Centre exhaust mounting broken but still supporting exhaust

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 17 Jan 2009 111,300 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 19 Jan 2008 105,183 miles

Centre exhaust mounting is broken but still supporting exhaust

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside rear brake hose routed tightly

Pass 20 Jan 2007 97,871 miles

Brake discs are slightly worn

Centre exhaust mounting is broken but still supporting exhaust

O/S/R brake pipe/hose has been routed tightly

Pass 20 Jan 2006 87,159 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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V996 NRV is a 1998 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1998 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 68,525 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 V996 NRV, 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 28 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V996 NRV registered?

V996 NRV is a 1998 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is V996 NRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for V996 NRV shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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