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NPY 825P

1987 Volkswagen Beetle

White Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

811 mi
Last recorded811 miles
Recorded on31 May 2017
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Beetle46,595 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNPY 825P
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 May 2017 811 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion rear valance next to filter housing/ marked with y/paint (6.1.B.2)

Fail 23 May 2017 807 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings rear/ floor (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion rear valance next to filter housing/ marked with y/paint (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 99,098 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2016 99,097 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 95,133 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 91,760 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 88,821 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 84,370 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2012 84,370 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 82,311 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 82,065 miles

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

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

advise slight wear in n/s front wheel bearing.advise o/s front drivers seat adjustment slides slightly worn.

Pass 8 Jul 2010 79,535 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 76,253 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 76,253 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2008 71,847 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 68,271 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 68,271 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Oil leak

Fail 24 Jul 2006 32,812 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jul 2006 32,812 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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NPY 825P is a 1987 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 1987 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 46,595 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 NPY 825P, 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 39 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 NPY 825P registered?

NPY 825P is a 1987 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 2 April 1987.

Is NPY 825P safe to buy?

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