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LGH 466T

1998 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2014
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

26,802 mi
Last recorded26,802 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2013
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Beetle68,525 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLGH 466T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2013 26,802 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 26,748 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2009 26,748 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2008 26,736 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 26,698 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 26,696 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1) DANGEROUS

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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LGH 466T is a 1998 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LGH 466T, 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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How do I check the history of LGH 466T?

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What year was LGH 466T registered?

LGH 466T is a 1998 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 14 August 1998.

Is LGH 466T safe to buy?

The MOT history for LGH 466T shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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