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S2 PUK

1998 Volkswagen Beetle

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2011
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

108,522 mi
Last recorded108,522 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2010
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Beetle68,525 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS2 PUK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 20 Sep 2010 108,522 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

stop light tapped on

Pass 17 Sep 2009 101,537 miles

offside front tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 28 Aug 2008 95,019 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN AND ON LEGAL LIMIT TODAY

REAR BRAKE PADS VERY LOW

Pass 5 Sep 2007 88,796 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2006 80,164 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2005 70,885 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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S2 PUK is a 1998 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 S2 PUK, 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 S2 PUK registered?

S2 PUK is a 1998 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S2 PUK safe to buy?

The MOT history for S2 PUK shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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