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FPV 187J

1998 Volkswagen Beetle

Cream Petrol 1570cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

91,979 mi
Last recorded91,979 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Beetle68,525 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFPV 187J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1998
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,570cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 91,979 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 91,884 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 91,758 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2023 91,758 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 91,666 miles

Front washers weak,boarderline pass

Pass 6 Oct 2020 91,589 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 91,541 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 91,473 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 91,336 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 91,209 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 91,109 miles
Fail 15 May 2015 91,098 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 May 2014 91,089 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

play to both front inner trackrod ends borderline pass need replacing

Pass 15 May 2013 91,022 miles

Nearside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 May 2012 90,978 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 90,927 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

n/s headlight low.presenter is returning to body shop.clasic car presenter is not useing at night.benifit given to presenter

Pass 3 Feb 2010 90,754 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 90,743 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jan 2009 90,659 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 90,574 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 89,495 miles

all four tyres have radial cracking to sidewalls.

Pass 21 Nov 2005 87,235 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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FPV 187J is a 1998 Volkswagen Beetle in Cream with a 1,570cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 FPV 187J, 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 FPV 187J registered?

FPV 187J is a 1998 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 22 December 1998.

Is FPV 187J safe to buy?

The MOT history for FPV 187J shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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