MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
128,060 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
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
Brake discs are slightly worn
Centre exhaust mounting is broken but still supporting exhaust
O/S/R brake pipe/hose has been routed tightly
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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.
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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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