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R7 BUG

1998 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

82,567 mi
Last recorded82,567 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2025
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Beetle68,525 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR7 BUG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2025 82,567 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2024 81,894 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 81,002 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 79,547 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 56,596 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 54,334 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2020 54,334 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 May 2019 52,314 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 48,082 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 44,414 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 40,864 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 38,316 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 31,799 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 30,720 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 27,034 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 23,008 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 20,159 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 15,516 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 8,577 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 3,725 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 1,346 miles

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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R7 BUG is a 1998 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 R7 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R7 BUG registered?

R7 BUG is a 1998 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R7 BUG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R7 BUG shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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