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PGC 915K

1998 Volkswagen Beetle

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

37,728 mi
Last recorded37,728 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Beetle68,525 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPGC 915K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 37,728 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2025 36,075 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2025 36,075 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 35,749 miles

General underside corrosion

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2022 33,582 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2022 33,582 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2021 33,424 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2021 33,424 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2017 33,209 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all (2.4.A.3)

Fail 19 Dec 2017 33,209 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all (5.2.6)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 32,659 miles

Drivers seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning smoothly

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Welding repairs coated in sealant

Fail 2 Dec 2015 32,651 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 32,630 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2014 32,630 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Dec 2013 32,522 miles

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 4 Dec 2013 32,515 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 19 Dec 2012 32,219 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

underside has weather proofed repairs

Fail 13 Dec 2012 32,219 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 29,562 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2011 29,562 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2010 24,039 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 18,933 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 14,344 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

n/s/f wheel bearing noisy

Fail 28 Oct 2008 14,343 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

n/s/f wheel bearing noisy

Pass 30 Oct 2007 8,431 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 1,631 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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PGC 915K is a 1998 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 PGC 915K, 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 PGC 915K registered?

PGC 915K is a 1998 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 8 January 1998.

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