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N30 NEO

1998 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2017
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

87,707 mi
Last recorded87,707 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2016
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Beetle68,525 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN30 NEO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2016 87,707 miles

Engine oil leak

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked and damaged (6.3.1d)

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has slight damage sill damaged (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has slight damage sill damaged (6.1.A.1)

Fail 1 Apr 2016 87,707 miles

Nearside Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Engine oil leak

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked and damaged (6.3.1d)

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has slight damage sill damaged (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has slight damage sill damaged (6.1.A.1)

Pass 2 May 2014 80,384 miles
Fail 1 May 2014 80,384 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 76,873 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

n/s/r tyre perished to max

Fail 5 Apr 2013 76,836 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front number plate only partially affixed, but not insecure.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear brake binding slightly.

Nearside rear tyre sidewall slightly perished.

Pass 21 Dec 2009 57,902 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2009 57,902 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 48,534 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 48,534 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Mar 2007 38,712 miles

Brake fluid low.[Topped up].

Engine undertray loose [hanging down].

Pass 9 Mar 2006 33,617 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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N30 NEO is a 1998 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 N30 NEO, 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 N30 NEO registered?

N30 NEO is a 1998 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 23 March 1998.

Is N30 NEO safe to buy?

The MOT history for N30 NEO shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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