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R33 MYS

1998 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

122,454 mi
Last recorded122,454 miles
Recorded on8 May 2013
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Beetle68,525 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR33 MYS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 8 May 2013 122,454 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

front brake discs are corroded on inner surfaces

front number plate is cracked

offside front lower wishbone rear bush is worn

oil leak

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 26 Mar 2012 112,454 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

air bag warning light is on

front and rear brake discs are corroded on the edges

front tyre treads are worn on the inside edges

offside and nearside rear axle beam bushes are worn

rear coil springs are corroded

slight judder from front brakes

slight oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2012 112,454 miles

air bag warning light is on

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

front and rear brake discs are corroded on the edges

front tyre treads are worn on the inside edges

offside and nearside rear axle beam bushes are worn

rear coil springs are corroded

slight judder from front brakes

slight oil leak

Pass 20 Apr 2011 102,171 miles

air bag warning light is on

front brake discs corroded on inner edges

nearside front lower wishbone rear bush is splitting

offside front tyre tread worn on inside edge

rear tyre treads are getting low on the edges

slioght oil leak

Fail 19 Apr 2011 102,155 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

air bag warning light is on

front brake discs corroded on inner edges

nearside front lower wishbone rear bush is splitting

offside front tyre tread worn on inside edge

rear tyre treads are getting low on the edges

slioght oil leak

Pass 10 Mar 2010 91,577 miles

air bag warning light is on

centre exhaust mount broken

engine oil leak

front number plate damaged

play in offside and nearside top strutt mounts

Fail 9 Mar 2010 91,523 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

air bag warning light is on

centre exhaust mount broken

engine oil leak

front number plate damaged

play in offside and nearside top strutt mounts

Pass 11 Mar 2009 82,406 miles

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

air bag warning light is on

front brake discs are corroded on the edges and lipped

offside and nearside front lower wishbone rear bushes are starting to split

slight play in inner steering rack joints

spare wheel fitted to offside front

Fail 10 Mar 2009 82,402 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

bottom radiator hose is in pooor condition

engine air leak?

front brake discs are corroded on the edges and lipped

offside and nearside front lower wishbone rear bushes are starting to split

oil level is low

slight play in inner steering rack joints

Pass 11 Mar 2008 71,930 miles

centre exhaust mounting is loose

front number plate is cracked

lift in offside and nearside front top strutt mounts

nearside front indicator is pale

nearside front tyre edges worn low

offside front tyre inner edge worn very low

rear number plate is marked

Fail 4 Mar 2008 71,800 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

centre exhaust mounting is loose

child seat removed

engine oil leak

front number plate is cracked

lift in offside and nearside front top strutt mounts

nearside front indicator is pale

nearside front tyre edges worn low

offside front tyre inner edge worn very low

rear number plate is marked

Pass 5 Mar 2007 62,814 miles

child seat fitted to offside rear at time of test

offside front tyre tread is worn on the inside edge

Pass 2 Mar 2006 55,190 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

slight noise from nearside front wheel bearing / gearbox bearing?

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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R33 MYS is a 1998 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 R33 MYS, 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 R33 MYS registered?

R33 MYS is a 1998 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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