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S315 YEV

1998 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

195,828 mi
Last recorded195,828 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2014
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Beetle68,525 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS315 YEV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2014 195,828 miles

Oil leak

Fail 7 Apr 2014 195,800 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Mar 2013 191,987 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 189,667 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 189,667 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front discs in a pour condistion

rear discs in a pour condistion

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 186,430 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2011 186,417 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 13 Mar 2010 165,467 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 154,548 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 134,624 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2008 134,637 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 14 Feb 2007 109,475 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2007 109,475 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 22 Feb 2006 85,716 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2006 85,716 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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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S315 YEV is a 1998 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S315 YEV, 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

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What year was S315 YEV registered?

S315 YEV is a 1998 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S315 YEV safe to buy?

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