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S142 LLT

1998 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

88,694 mi
Last recorded88,694 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2024
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Beetle68,525 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS142 LLT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2024 88,694 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various point of corossion all round (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2024 88,501 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively binding both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

sruface rust under body and suspension

Pass 8 Oct 2022 88,221 miles

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Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Underbody Corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2019 80,460 miles

Rear fog lamp deteriorated

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements tell tale not lighting up (4.5.3 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2019 80,460 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp deteriorated

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements tell tale not lighting up (4.5.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 79,817 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2018 79,817 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2017 78,173 miles

engine bay covers fitted

Pass 23 Nov 2016 76,095 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened badly worn (3.5.1i)

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

engine bay covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 18 Nov 2016 75,894 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened badly worn (3.5.1i)

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

engine bay covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 5 Nov 2015 74,539 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2014 73,211 miles

front registration plate damaged

Pass 25 Nov 2013 69,487 miles

front registration plate slightly damaged

Pass 20 Nov 2012 67,074 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2011 65,174 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre bold on outer edge

Pass 17 Nov 2010 61,488 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 16 Nov 2010 61,488 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 18 Nov 2009 58,613 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 55,549 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

front registration plate is cracked

nearside front tyre wall is damaged

offside front inner constant velocity gaiter is split

Pass 3 Dec 2007 54,160 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 52,689 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2005 49,117 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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S142 LLT is a 1998 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 S142 LLT, 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 S142 LLT registered?

S142 LLT is a 1998 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 8 December 1998.

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The MOT history for S142 LLT shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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