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H13 RBE

1998 Volkswagen Beetle

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests32 (23 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate71.9%

Mileage

83,801 mi
Last recorded83,801 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Beetle68,525 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH13 RBE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

23 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 83,801 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2025 83,135 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust shields holed/corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2024 81,414 miles

exhaust casings heavily corroded

underboarded obscuring testable items

Fail 11 Jun 2024 81,414 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail-pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

exhaust casings heavily corroded

underboarded obscuring testable items

Pass 24 May 2023 79,714 miles

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 May 2023 79,714 miles

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 78,236 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2022 78,236 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch to floor area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 75,910 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 74,604 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 73,492 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 73,444 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2019 73,444 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 72,635 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2018 72,634 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2017 70,474 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 69,493 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2016 69,493 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel pump area (7.2.3)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 68,084 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 65,931 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2014 65,931 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 64,105 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 63,020 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 62,679 miles

Engine has a noisey tappet

Pass 2 Mar 2011 61,650 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 61,650 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Fail 26 Feb 2010 60,416 miles

Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2010 60,416 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2009 57,894 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2008 51,467 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 49,805 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2006 46,781 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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H13 RBE is a 1998 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.9%.

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 H13 RBE, 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 H13 RBE registered?

H13 RBE is a 1998 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is H13 RBE safe to buy?

The MOT history for H13 RBE shows 32 tests with a 71.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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