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R646 EHU

1997 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

82,654 mi
Last recorded82,654 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2016
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Beetle51,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR646 EHU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2016 82,654 miles

Front brake pads low

Nearside Front Tyre on 2mm

Pass 15 Dec 2014 82,654 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2014 82,654 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 28 Nov 2013 82,654 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 82,271 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 77,067 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 28 Sep 2010 74,564 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 69,441 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 68,753 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2007 66,788 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 66,788 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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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R646 EHU is a 1997 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R646 EHU, 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 R646 EHU registered?

R646 EHU is a 1997 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 14 October 1997.

Is R646 EHU safe to buy?

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