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HUM 217G

1998 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2010
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

57,087 mi
Last recorded57,087 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2009
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Beetle68,525 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHUM 217G
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2009 57,087 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 57,020 miles

Slight crackes in O/S/F tyre side wall

Slight play in steering box

Fail 15 Mar 2008 56,996 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 27 Apr 2006 56,964 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

low effort on parking brake

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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HUM 217G is a 1998 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 HUM 217G, 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 HUM 217G registered?

HUM 217G is a 1998 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 16 April 1998.

Is HUM 217G safe to buy?

The MOT history for HUM 217G shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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