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S274 LLT

1998 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

219,598 mi
Last recorded219,598 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Beetle68,525 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS274 LLT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 219,598 miles

bonnet latch/ release requires adjustment/ attention

both front headlamp beam patterns adjusted by tape/ stickers

both front suspension coil springs starting to rust

front antiroll bar mounting bushes slight movement

front metal brake pipes and rear brakes backing plates starting to rust

front subframe starting to rust and mounting bushes starting to crack/ perish

nearside front seat belt recoil slightly slow

nearside front tyre tread wearing on edges

nearside rear reverse lamp not working

offside front brake hose starting to perish

sill panels rust/ repaired/ heavily undersealed

slight oil leak

Pass 4 Dec 2024 215,617 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside and nearside outer sill panels been repaired and undersealed.

both headlamp been taped/sticker on lens to remove kick up.

Fail 4 Dec 2024 215,617 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside and nearside outer sill panels been repaired and undersealed.

Pass 11 Dec 2023 212,843 miles

both front headlamp beam patterns adjusted by tape/ stickers

front antiroll bar mounting bushes starting to wear

front metal brake pipes, rear metal brake pipes and rear of nearside front to rear metal brake pipe starting to corrode

front number plate cracked

front subframe, rear suspension coil springs, offside front suspension coil spring and front suspension lower arms starting to rust

nearside front seat belt recoil slightly slow

nearside front suspension top mounting slight movement

offside front outer driveshaft boot covered in grease

rear brake hoses ferrules starting to rust

sill panels rust/ repaired/ heavily undersealed

slight oil leak

slight play in steering rack

spare wheel/ tyre missing

Fail 7 Dec 2023 212,808 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear [[ rear section ]] (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front seat belt slow to retract

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2022 207,886 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 203,103 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 200,125 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2020 200,125 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 195,499 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front lamp lenses are discoloured & starting to affect light output (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm on inner tread area (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn on inside edge & overall worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

knocking noise from front noticed bu no immediate attention required

Pass 27 Mar 2018 191,042 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 186,424 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 181,541 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

wiper blades poor condition

Pass 19 Feb 2015 175,468 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 168,920 miles

Cracks on the surface of both rear tyres but not exposing the chords.

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 10 Feb 2014 168,920 miles

Cracks on the surface of both rear tyres but not exposing the chords.

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2013 157,912 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 146,946 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 23 Feb 2012 146,946 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Feb 2011 138,300 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2010 122,798 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 111,391 miles

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Feb 2008 101,175 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 89,979 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 75,811 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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S274 LLT is a 1998 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S274 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 S274 LLT registered?

S274 LLT is a 1998 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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