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R548 PHY

1997 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

29,982 mi
Last recorded29,982 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2020
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Beetle51,989 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR548 PHY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2020 29,982 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2020 29,982 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 29,681 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 28,427 miles

Nearside Rear axle has a rubber boot on it which is perished

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 26,788 miles

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill panel (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion wing panel (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 23 Mar 2017 26,788 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill panel (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion wing panel (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 25,275 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyre splitting on sidewall

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both (2.7.4)

Fail 12 Apr 2016 25,275 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated damaged (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front tyre splitting on sidewall

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both (2.7.4)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 25,146 miles

light under body corrosion.....

wipers smear.....

Pass 2 Oct 2012 24,987 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 20,031 miles

Gearbox oil leak evident

Handbrake travel high

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside mirror glass cracked

Play evident in nearside and offside front seat frames

Please Note! Offside parking brake reading lower than nearside attention needed

Rear exhaust silencer in poor condition

Slight play in offside front wheel bearing

Various marks to front windscreen

Various oil leaks evident

Fail 28 Jun 2008 20,031 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Gearbox oil leak evident

Handbrake travel high

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside mirror glass cracked

Play evident in nearside and offside front seat frames

Please Note! Offside parking brake reading lower than nearside attention needed

Rear exhaust silencer in poor condition

Slight play in offside front wheel bearing

Various marks to front windscreen

Various oil leaks evident

Pass 27 Jul 2007 13,742 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 127 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2005 95 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Lower Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Nearside Rear Upper Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Lower Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Lower Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear Upper Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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R548 PHY is a 1997 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 R548 PHY, 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 R548 PHY registered?

R548 PHY is a 1997 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 15 December 1997.

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The MOT history for R548 PHY shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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