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R666 BUG

1998 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

133,960 mi
Last recorded133,960 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2008
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Beetle68,525 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR666 BUG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2008 133,960 miles

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 25 Sep 2008 133,960 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 19 Oct 2007 125,306 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2007 125,306 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

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

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

rear number plate starting to discouler

warning light on dash

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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R666 BUG is a 1998 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R666 BUG, 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 R666 BUG registered?

R666 BUG is a 1998 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R666 BUG safe to buy?

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