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R624 JEU

1998 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

28,567 mi
Last recorded28,567 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2019
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Beetle68,525 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR624 JEU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2019 28,567 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2019 28,564 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2017 27,310 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 25,975 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded various brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion floor pan (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion everywhere (6.1.A.1)

exhaust corosion

Pass 8 Aug 2015 23,081 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 2 Aug 2014 85,430 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

exhaust corrosion

slight movement at both front wheels

Pass 29 Aug 2013 79,616 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 24 Aug 2013 79,612 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 18 Aug 2012 74,339 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 30 Jul 2011 58,766 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 14 Aug 2010 39,366 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 22 Aug 2009 25,255 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 9 Aug 2008 9,622 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2007 97,820 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2006 87,640 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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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R624 JEU is a 1998 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 R624 JEU, 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 R624 JEU registered?

R624 JEU is a 1998 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 11 March 1998.

Is R624 JEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R624 JEU shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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