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Q697DHN

1996 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1276cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2011
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

30,095 mi
Last recorded30,095 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2010
Typical for 1996 Volkswagen Beetle41,156 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ697DHN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,276cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2010 30,095 miles

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

n/s floor / inner wheel arch corroded

o/s/r wheel bearing has play

offside rear Brake hose has corrosion to ferrules

prescribed areas appear to of been welded and then undersealed

prescribed areas corroded

prescribed areas have been undersealed

Fail 8 Apr 2010

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (9.2.4)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

n/s floor / inner wheel arch corroded

o/s/r wheel bearing has play

offside rear Brake hose has corrosion to ferrules

prescribed areas appear to of been welded and then undersealed

prescribed areas have been undersealed

Fail 3 Aug 2006 30,072 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

near side rear inner arch corroded not within 30cm of a mounting

Pass 3 Aug 2006 30,072 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

near side rear inner arch corroded not within 30cm of a mounting

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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Q697DHN is a 1996 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,276cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1996 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 41,156 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 Q697DHN, 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 30 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was Q697DHN registered?

Q697DHN is a 1996 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 7 June 1996.

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