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R995 JEU

1998 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests33 (21 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

73,116 mi
Last recorded73,116 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Beetle68,525 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR995 JEU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

21 pass 12 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 73,116 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front speedo cable rubbing on track rod

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch/sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner track rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2026 73,085 miles

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front speedo cable rubbing on track rod

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch/sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner track rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2025 71,575 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Front steering box damp

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

hand brake leaver travel high

Pass 3 Jun 2024 69,981 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor/subframe mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front steering box damp

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill general corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2023 68,705 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on wear bars/ on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2023 68,705 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Driver's door likely to open inadvertently or not remain closed (6.2.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on wear bars/ on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 24 May 2022 67,504 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2021 65,553 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive gear box/rear hubs and steering box all damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 May 2021 65,553 miles

Front Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive gear box/rear hubs and steering box all damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2019 61,895 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive steering box has slight seepage (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive os/ns/hubs damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2018 61,182 miles
Fail 19 May 2018 61,182 miles

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 6 Jun 2017 60,520 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 59,647 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2016 59,647 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2015 55,821 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)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 55,821 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)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 20 May 2014 54,249 miles

Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 53,026 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2013 53,026 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 51,122 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 51,113 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 May 2011 47,291 miles

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

evidence of slight leaks on both rear wheel cylinders

Pass 22 Apr 2010 45,101 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 45,101 miles

Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

evidence of slight oil/fluid leak on n/s/r drum

Pass 15 Apr 2009 43,103 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

both rear back plates show evidense of either oil/fluid contamination BUT not affecting the brake performance

Fail 10 Dec 2008 42,540 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Dec 2008 42,540 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Dec 2007 40,507 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 May 2007 38,934 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 38,933 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

n/s rear brake drum damp (but not affecting performance)

Pass 10 May 2006 36,759 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 10 May 2006 36,759 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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R995 JEU is a 1998 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R995 JEU, 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 R995 JEU registered?

R995 JEU is a 1998 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 17 March 1998.

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