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EOG 207K

1998 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

445 mi
Last recorded445 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Beetle68,525 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEOG 207K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 445 miles

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Aug 2025 445 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 415 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2024 415 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jun 2023 330 miles

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy both (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 99,770 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 99,708 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2020 99,697 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Steering wheel rim loose (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2019 98,719 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 98,141 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2018 98,141 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 97,812 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2017 97,812 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 97,707 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2015 97,707 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 97,205 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 95,820 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 95,542 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2011 97,788 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 93,650 miles

nearside front headlamp low output

sidelamp switch poor condition

Pass 15 May 2009 92,524 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

headlamp and sidelight switch poor condition

Pass 9 May 2008 91,090 miles

both front headlamps low on output

Fail 1 May 2008 91,689 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front headlamps low on output

Pass 16 Apr 2007 90,188 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 89,817 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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EOG 207K is a 1998 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EOG 207K, 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 EOG 207K registered?

EOG 207K is a 1998 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 23 April 1998.

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