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S132 LLX

1998 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

68,370 mi
Last recorded68,370 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2016
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Beetle68,525 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS132 LLX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2016 68,370 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 68,370 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 68,370 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

engine management light on

front number plate not secured

Pass 20 Feb 2013 65,977 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 62,964 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 60,531 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 56,719 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2009 56,666 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

boot not opening

offside front fog light not working

Pass 27 Sep 2008 87,462 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 53,986 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 50,385 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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S132 LLX is a 1998 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 S132 LLX, 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 S132 LLX registered?

S132 LLX is a 1998 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S132 LLX safe to buy?

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