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S547 OGT

1998 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

84,006 mi
Last recorded84,006 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2009
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Beetle68,525 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS547 OGT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2009 84,006 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2009 84,006 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 30 Jan 2008 76,920 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 30 Jan 2008 76,920 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Fail 2 Jan 2008 76,622 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Rear fog lamp does not face the rear (1.3.2a)

ADVISE ENG MAN LIGHT ON

ADVISE FRONT WISHBONE BUSHES PERISHED & CRACKING

ADVISE SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S/ STEERING RACK TRACK ROD

ADVISE SLIGHT SMEAR ON FRONT WIPERRS

Pass 24 Jan 2007 71,485 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2005 68,343 miles

offside front fog lamp damaged

various bodywork damage around vehicle

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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S547 OGT is a 1998 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 S547 OGT, 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 S547 OGT registered?

S547 OGT is a 1998 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 4 November 1998.

Is S547 OGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for S547 OGT shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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