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S148 ORU

1998 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2012
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

70,179 mi
Last recorded70,179 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2011
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Beetle68,525 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS148 ORU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 20 Jan 2011 70,179 miles

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

both rear tyre sidewalls perishing

front screen stonechipped

Pass 27 Apr 2010 69,435 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 59,116 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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S148 ORU is a 1998 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 S148 ORU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S148 ORU?

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What year was S148 ORU registered?

S148 ORU is a 1998 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S148 ORU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S148 ORU shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S148 ORU have outstanding finance?

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