MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
195,828 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
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)
Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
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)
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?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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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?
The MOT history for S315 YEV shows 15 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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