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GUK 381J

1998 Volkswagen Beetle

White Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

9,612 mi
Last recorded9,612 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2018
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Beetle68,525 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGUK 381J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2018 9,612 miles

Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

vehicle has been undersealed

Pass 14 Jun 2017 9,323 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Underside of vehicle generally corroded and has been undersealed

Fail 14 Jun 2017 9,323 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Underside of vehicle generally corroded and has been undersealed

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 8,368 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear wheel bearing has slight play Both rear (2.6.2)

Slight play in steering column

Fail 24 Jun 2016 8,368 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak ()

Rear wheel bearing has slight play Both rear (2.6.2)

Slight play in steering column

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Fluid thick (8.2.3)

Pass 16 May 2015 7,836 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 May 2014 7,631 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

nsf inner arch corroded but outside 30cm from prescribed areas

Pass 15 May 2013 7,485 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 May 2012 7,201 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 6,865 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2010 6,673 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 6,595 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 6,595 miles

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Mar 2007 6,463 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 6,463 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 28 Feb 2006 6,454 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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GUK 381J is a 1998 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GUK 381J, 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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GUK 381J is a 1998 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 19 June 1998.

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