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S59 FEU

1998 Volkswagen Beetle

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2020
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

10,101 mi
Last recorded10,101 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2019
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Beetle68,525 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS59 FEU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2019 10,101 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2019 10,102 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Advise new n/s heat exchanger.

Advise new o/s heat exch. to rear box exhaust clamp.

Advise underside of vehicle wire brushed and under body guarded.

N/s/f lower b-post corroding.

N/s/r tyre 2.5mm, advise replacement pair 185/65/15

O/s/f lower ball joint has lift and dust boot starting to split.

Some fluctuation and in balance on rear brakes.

Pass 5 Oct 2018 5,849 miles

N/S/F brake flexi perishing

N/S/F lower section of A pillar/around lower door hinge corroded

O/S/F indicator starting to show white light

O/S/R brake drum backing plate moist???

O/S/R brake flexi ferrule damaged

both front tyres wearing on inner sections of tread

both lower ball joints have slight lift/ dust boots deteriorated but curranty ok in there running positions

both rear brake pipes to wheel cylinders corroding

both rear tyre treads at 3mm

Fail 5 Oct 2018 5,849 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

N/S/F brake flexi perishing

N/S/F lower section of A pillar/around lower door hinge corroded

O/S/F indicator starting to show white light

O/S/R brake drum backing plate moist???

O/S/R brake flexi ferrule damaged

both front tyres wearing on inner sections of tread

both lower ball joints have slight lift/ dust boots deteriorated but curranty ok in there running positions

both rear brake pipes to wheel cylinders corroding

both rear tyre treads at 3mm

Pass 10 Oct 2017 90,725 miles

N/S/F brake flexi perishing

N/S/F indicator starting to show white light

O/S/R brake drum backing plate moist

O/S/R brake hose ferrule slightly damaged

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

both rear brake pipes to wheel cylinders starting to corrode

front brake pads worn over half way

wiper blades poor

Fail 5 Oct 2017 90,656 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

N/S/F brake flexi perishing

N/S/F indicator starting to show white light

O/S/R brake drum backing plate moist

O/S/R brake hose ferrule slightly damaged

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

both rear brake pipes to wheel cylinders starting to corrode

front brake pads worn over half way

wiper blades poor

Pass 14 Oct 2016 81,740 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear axle boot leaking oil

corrosion to rear lower inner wing panels

front shock absorbers damp

slight interaction of rear position lamps and indicators

Fail 3 Oct 2016 81,739 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part fouls tyre on lock (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Steering lock stop missing (2.2.D.2c)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases heat exchanger to silencer joint (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part fouls tyre on lock (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Steering lock stop missing (2.2.D.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear axle boot leaking oil

Offside Rear brake backplate damp

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

corrosion to rear lower inner wing panels

front shock absorbers damp

slight interaction of rear position lamps and indicators

Pass 29 Sep 2015 73,158 miles

N/S/F brake hose close to wheel on full lock

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

O/S/F brake hose close to wheel on full lock

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 67,282 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2014 67,282 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2013 58,883 miles

Front gearbox mount worn / damaged

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 58,235 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

n/s/f flexi brake line is close to wheel.

n/s/f seat back/runners have play.

o/s/f flexi brake line close to wheel.

o/s/f seat back/runners have slight play.

Fail 25 Feb 2012 58,215 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 17 Feb 2010 57,879 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both g/box / 1/2 shaft axle gaitors split, suspect low on gear oil

g/box mount u/s (recomend replacement b4 nosecone damage occurs)

minor warp on rear drums

slight play in lower ball joints

spare tyre flat

steering coupling perrisherd, advise replacement

Pass 17 Feb 2010 57,879 miles

both g/box / 1/2 shaft axle gaitors split, suspect low on gear oil

g/box mount u/s (recomend replacement b4 nosecone damage occurs)

minor warp on rear drums

slight play in lower ball joints

spare tyre flat

steering coupling perrisherd, advise replacement

Pass 18 Feb 2009 54,823 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 54,778 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jan 2008 50,872 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2007 50,872 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Aug 2006 50,835 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2006 50,834 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

g/box axel gaitors leaking oil

n/s/f mirror missing

front shock bushing perrished

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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S59 FEU is a 1998 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 S59 FEU, 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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S59 FEU is a 1998 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 December 1998.

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