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R9 LMO

1997 Volkswagen Beetle

White Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

4,893 mi
Last recorded4,893 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2020
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Beetle51,989 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR9 LMO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2020 4,893 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2019 4,455 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside & offside rear inner wheel arch area's (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front to rear chassis / box section area's corroding (6.1.1 (c) (i))

drivers & passenger door skins are corroding

nearside & offside step area's heavily corroding

oil residue engine area's

spare wheel well holed

Fail 13 Jun 2019 4,393 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper blade deteriorated (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced marked in yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper blade deteriorated (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper not working wipers are inoperative (3.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside & offside rear inner wheel arch area's (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front to rear chassis / box section area's corroding (6.1.1 (c) (i))

drivers & passenger door skins are corroding

nearside & offside step area's heavily corroding

oil residue engine area's

spare wheel well holed

Pass 5 Oct 2017 3,757 miles

Body has slight corrosion chassis leg area's corroding (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion drivers & passenger inner door skins are corroding (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion front cross member area's holed (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion nearside & offside step area's (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases offside manifold to rear box joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Front inner wheel arch corroding around head lamp mounting

oil leak engine area's

Pass 19 Jul 2016 3,451 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch area (2.4.A.3)

corrosion to nearside and offside sill areas

fuel filter loose temporary repair

Fail 13 Jul 2016 3,385 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded marked in yellow (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded marked in yellow (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

corrosion to nearside and offside sill areas

fuel filter loose temporary repair

Pass 16 Jul 2015 3,170 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside & offside sills area corroded front to rear

offside inner body support rail has a hole, marked in yellow

Pass 11 Jul 2014 2,465 miles

1975 emissions for vehicle

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

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

corrosion to n/s o/s sills to floor

o/s/r door stiff to open

Pass 28 Jun 2013 1,574 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2013 1,555 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 3 May 2012 460 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 460 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 98,796 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2010 95,419 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 94,124 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 94,045 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Aug 2007 90,805 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 81,334 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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R9 LMO is a 1997 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 1997 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 51,989 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 R9 LMO, 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 29 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R9 LMO registered?

R9 LMO is a 1997 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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