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R927 LVE

1998 Volkswagen Beetle

Purple Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2020
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

34,183 mi
Last recorded34,183 miles
Recorded on20 May 2019
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Beetle68,525 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR927 LVE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2019 34,183 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 32,980 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 32,923 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2008 32,417 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2008 32,389 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2007 31,471 miles

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

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

Fail 25 May 2006 30,176 miles

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

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 May 2006 30,176 miles

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

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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R927 LVE is a 1998 Volkswagen Beetle in Purple with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R927 LVE, 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 R927 LVE registered?

R927 LVE is a 1998 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 30 March 1998.

Is R927 LVE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R927 LVE shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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