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R35 AOU

1997 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

5,444 mi
Last recorded5,444 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2015
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Beetle51,989 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR35 AOU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2015 5,444 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Oct 2015 5,444 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 89,440 miles

exhaust starting too corrode in places

Pass 9 Oct 2013 87,118 miles

exh in poor condition

n/s/r floor corroding

Pass 10 Oct 2012 87,004 miles

exh repaired

Pass 6 Oct 2011 84,879 miles

rear exhaust welded

Pass 11 Oct 2010 83,475 miles

exh welded

oil leak

Pass 12 Aug 2009 82,430 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 11 Aug 2009 82,430 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jul 2008 80,331 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2007 79,312 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Aug 2007 79,312 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 74,295 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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R35 AOU is a 1997 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R35 AOU, 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 R35 AOU registered?

R35 AOU is a 1997 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 2 December 1997.

Is R35 AOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R35 AOU shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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