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NTP 910Y

1983 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

67,652 mi
Last recorded67,652 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2010
Typical for 1983 Volkswagen Beetle49,914 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNTP 910Y
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,201cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 5 Jul 2010 67,652 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

excess corrosion at front and rear bumper mounts

front no plate cracked

o/s/f tyre perished

o/s/r tyre perished

spare wheel area and front valence area corroded to excess

Pass 26 Mar 2009 66,731 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front valence area corroded

n/s/r inner wing area corroded

o/s/r sill area and inner wing corroded

o/s/r tyre perished

slight movement in steering linkage

Pass 31 Mar 2008 65,258 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 65,258 miles

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Aug 2005 61,512 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Nearside Outer Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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NTP 910Y is a 1983 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1983 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 49,914 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 NTP 910Y, 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 43 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of NTP 910Y?

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What year was NTP 910Y registered?

NTP 910Y is a 1983 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 31 December 1983.

Is NTP 910Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for NTP 910Y shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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