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NFN 897R

1977 Volkswagen Beetle

Brown Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2016
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

22,679 mi
Last recorded22,679 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2015
Typical for 1977 Volkswagen Beetle52,317 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNFN 897R
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1977
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2015 22,679 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2015 22,679 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 22,679 miles

both front tyres worn on inner egdes (205/40x17)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 22,681 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2013 22,679 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 21,886 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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NFN 897R is a 1977 Volkswagen Beetle in Brown with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1977 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 52,317 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 NFN 897R, 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 49 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of NFN 897R?

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What year was NFN 897R registered?

NFN 897R is a 1977 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 17 March 1977.

Is NFN 897R safe to buy?

The MOT history for NFN 897R shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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