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R508 KAR

1998 Volkswagen Beetle

White Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

76,145 mi
Last recorded76,145 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2021
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Beetle68,525 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR508 KAR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2021 76,145 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2020 73,855 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 71,047 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector insecure (4.8.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 66,767 miles

Engine management light on

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Apr 2017 63,490 miles

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

engine management light on

Pass 26 Apr 2016 61,324 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn inner edge

Pass 13 Apr 2015 57,295 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 57,295 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 54,584 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 51,199 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 51,176 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 47,122 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 20 Apr 2012 47,085 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 42,430 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 36,284 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 36,221 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)

Pass 20 Jun 2007 30,438 miles

WEAR IN L/H/F, SUSPENSION TOP MOUNT.

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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R508 KAR is a 1998 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 R508 KAR, 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 R508 KAR registered?

R508 KAR is a 1998 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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The MOT history for R508 KAR shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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