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R392 OGF

1998 Volkswagen Beetle

White Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

270,376 mi
Last recorded270,376 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2016
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Beetle68,525 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR392 OGF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2016 270,376 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 29 Jan 2016 270,376 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 254,398 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 5 Feb 2015 254,396 miles

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jan 2014 232,691 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

both outer sill panels damaged

Fail 3 Jan 2014 232,679 miles

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

both outer sill panels damaged

Pass 3 Dec 2012 226,451 miles

AIR BAG LIGHT ON

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING LOW

Pass 24 Oct 2011 210,683 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 196,026 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

slight play in both front shock top mounts

Fail 26 Apr 2010 196,026 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

slight play in both front shock top mounts

Pass 5 May 2009 186,519 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 183,155 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2008 183,155 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Apr 2008 174,359 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 174,359 miles

Front registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Rear registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Pass 14 Apr 2007 154,889 miles

Air bag light stays on

Both rear tyres side wall crackes

Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Front number plate cracked

Near side front fog lamp missing

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Apr 2006 129,244 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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R392 OGF is a 1998 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 R392 OGF, 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 R392 OGF registered?

R392 OGF is a 1998 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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