MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
80,942 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Oil leak
Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
advise full brake adjust
all fuel lines in poor condition advise replacement
all tyres heavily perished and cracking no cord or ply visible at time of test
n/s/r floorpan holed and corroded
seat runners worn
Centre Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h) DANGEROUS
Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
advise full brake adjust
all fuel lines in poor condition advise replacement
all tyres heavily perished and cracking no cord or ply visible at time of test
n/s and o/s steering arms appear to be fitted so as to foul and tear rack boot
n/s/r floorpan holed and corroded
seat runners worn
Centre Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Inner Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
front seat clips missing.Tyres cracking on side walls
Centre Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
front seat clips missing.Tyres cracking on side walls
Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Rear Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
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BWS 598S is a 1998 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 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 BWS 598S, 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 BWS 598S registered?
BWS 598S is a 1998 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 26 June 1998.
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