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R791 OCE

1998 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,461 mi
Last recorded77,461 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2007
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Beetle68,525 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR791 OCE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2007 77,461 miles

no front side lights fitted as standard.

no rear fog lamp telltale fitted as standard.

Pass 21 Jan 2006 72,958 miles

The rear foglamp cannot be operated independantly of the front fog lamps and as such uses the tell tale lamp for both front and rear foglamps.

There is no sidelight switch fitted but the sidelights work with ignition on and off via the dip beam switch.

Fail 20 Jan 2006 72,958 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Position lamp switch missing (1.1.A.1)

Rear Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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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R791 OCE is a 1998 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 R791 OCE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R791 OCE?

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What year was R791 OCE registered?

R791 OCE is a 1998 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R791 OCE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R791 OCE shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R791 OCE have outstanding finance?

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