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R94 BLD

1998 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

84,524 mi
Last recorded84,524 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2013
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Beetle68,525 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR94 BLD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2013 84,524 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2013 84,524 miles

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

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

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Offside front fog lamp missing

Fail 23 Mar 2012 81,534 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

under trays fitted not allowing a full inspection

Pass 23 Mar 2012 81,534 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

under trays fitted not allowing a full inspection

Pass 28 Mar 2011 78,601 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine bay covers fitted not allowing a full inspection

hub caps fitted not allowing a full inspection

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside front spot light insecure

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

undertrays fitted not allowing a full inspection

Pass 4 Mar 2010 74,753 miles

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

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

offside rear outer position lamp not working rear reg plate delaminating

vehicle has damage to offside

Fail 1 Mar 2010 74,752 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

offside rear outer position lamp not working rear reg plate delaminating

vehicle has damage to offside

Pass 12 Mar 2009 71,358 miles

nearside front tyre wearing low on inside edge

offside front tyre wearing low on inside edege

rear number plate smaller than normal and starting to deteriorate

Fail 11 Mar 2009 71,358 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre wearing low on inside edge

offside front tyre wearing low on inside edege

rear number plate smaller than normal and starting to deteriorate

Pass 14 Mar 2008 66,820 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

left hand drive headlights fitted with deflectors

rear number plate smaller than normal, but letters and figures set out correctly

Fail 13 Mar 2008 66,820 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

left hand drive headlights fitted with deflectors

o/s/f tyre wearing low on inside edge

rear number plate smaller than normal, but letters and figures set out correctly

Pass 30 Mar 2007 62,775 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 62,775 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Mar 2006 59,664 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2006 59,660 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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R94 BLD is a 1998 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 R94 BLD, 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 R94 BLD registered?

R94 BLD is a 1998 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 20 October 1998.

Is R94 BLD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R94 BLD shows 15 tests with a 53.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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