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R196 NAE

1998 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

847 mi
Last recorded847 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Beetle68,525 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR196 NAE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 847 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2024 669 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2023 240 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2022 109 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 75 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2021 58 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 49,656 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

rear tyres slightly perished

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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R196 NAE is a 1998 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 R196 NAE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R196 NAE registered?

R196 NAE is a 1998 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R196 NAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R196 NAE shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R196 NAE have outstanding finance?

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