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FVL 104M

1998 Volkswagen Beetle

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2014
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

69,400 mi
Last recorded69,400 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2013
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Beetle68,525 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFVL 104M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2013 69,400 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2013 69,233 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 3 May 2012 61,783 miles

both fron seat back rest loose

clutch rubber paddel missing

object on the mirror

oil leak

slight play on both fron wheel bearing

Fail 3 May 2012 61,783 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both fron seat back rest loose

clutch rubber paddel missing

object on the mirror

oil leak

slight play on both fron wheel bearing

Pass 5 May 2011 58,294 miles

drivers seat back wont tilt

engine oil low

object on mirror

slight play near side front wheel bearing

Fail 26 Apr 2011 58,285 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

drivers seat back wont tilt

engine oil low

object on mirror

slight play near side front wheel bearing

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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FVL 104M is a 1998 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 FVL 104M, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FVL 104M registered?

FVL 104M is a 1998 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 May 1998.

Is FVL 104M safe to buy?

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