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FWD 93Y

1998 Volkswagen Beetle

Grey Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

55,813 mi
Last recorded55,813 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2007
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Beetle68,525 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFWD 93Y
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2007 55,813 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2007 55,795 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 13 Sep 2007 55,686 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

underside rusted and poorly repaired an and near perscribed areas

Pass 29 Sep 2006 47,785 miles

Slight play in nearside lower ball joint

rear underbody coated in new underseal

Fail 22 Sep 2006 47,762 miles

Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Embossed chassis number not found

REPAIRS TO REAR UNDERBODY COVERED IN HEAVY INDERSEAL

battery loose

near side steering rod contacting petrol tank

slight play in nearside lower ball joint

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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FWD 93Y is a 1998 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 FWD 93Y, 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 FWD 93Y registered?

FWD 93Y is a 1998 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 26 March 1998.

Is FWD 93Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for FWD 93Y shows 5 tests with a 40% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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