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R2 LAH

1997 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

57,438 mi
Last recorded57,438 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2024
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Beetle51,989 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR2 LAH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2024 57,438 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 56,251 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 54,815 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 53,060 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2021 53,060 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Nearside front brake fails to lock out. Nearside rear brake low readings and hub has a fluid leak. (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 51,637 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2020 51,633 miles

Central Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2016 51,564 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear wheel arch excessively corroded

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 51,541 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 51,459 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2011 51,459 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2010 48,456 miles

Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 41,404 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 41,390 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 35,991 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

offside near side rear seat belts our lap belts

Pass 13 Sep 2007 30,039 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 24,190 miles

Brake master cylinder slightly corroded (3.6.G.1b)

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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R2 LAH is a 1997 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 1997 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 51,989 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 R2 LAH, 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 29 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R2 LAH registered?

R2 LAH is a 1997 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 10 October 1997.

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