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Q340RRP

1998 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2018
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

73,923 mi
Last recorded73,923 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2017
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Beetle68,525 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ340RRP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2017 73,923 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 73,534 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 73,404 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 19 Feb 2013 73,404 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Optional rear fog lamp fitted to incorrect side of vehicle

Pass 26 Mar 2009 84,444 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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Q340RRP is a 1998 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Q340RRP, 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 Q340RRP registered?

Q340RRP is a 1998 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 11 June 1998.

Is Q340RRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for Q340RRP shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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