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R103 LPD

1998 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

60,594 mi
Last recorded60,594 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2018
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Beetle68,525 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR103 LPD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2018 60,594 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2018 60,594 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 3 Dec 2016 55,319 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both Sides (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Sep 2015 51,752 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2015 51,752 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2014 49,955 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs worn

Pass 3 Sep 2013 47,098 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 44,209 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 44,209 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 7 Sep 2011 39,246 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 7 Sep 2011 39,246 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 14 Sep 2010 32,934 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 32,934 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 26,761 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 7 Sep 2009 26,761 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 21,534 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 17,868 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 13,913 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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R103 LPD is a 1998 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 R103 LPD, 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 R103 LPD registered?

R103 LPD is a 1998 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R103 LPD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R103 LPD shows 18 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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