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NMC 57K

1995 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2012
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

90,507 mi
Last recorded90,507 miles
Recorded on3 May 2011
Typical for 1995 Volkswagen Beetle50,525 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNMC 57K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 May 2011 90,507 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 90,507 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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NMC 57K is a 1995 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1995 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 50,525 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 NMC 57K, 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 31 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 NMC 57K registered?

NMC 57K is a 1995 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 5 May 1995.

Is NMC 57K safe to buy?

The MOT history for NMC 57K 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.

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