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S703 VDP

1998 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,800 mi
Last recorded103,800 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2010
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Beetle68,525 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS703 VDP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 5 Feb 2010 103,800 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Feb 2010 103,800 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2009 93,196 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 78,543 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2007 78,489 miles

Nearside Rear Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

damaged o/s cill

front brake discs lipped brake pads low

rear no. plate seperating

Pass 8 Jul 2006 69,809 miles

front tyres low inner edge

offside mirror cracked

play offside front hub

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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S703 VDP is a 1998 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S703 VDP, 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 S703 VDP registered?

S703 VDP is a 1998 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S703 VDP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S703 VDP shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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