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S733 GPN

1998 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 2006cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

276,220 mi
Last recorded276,220 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2017
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Beetle68,525 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS733 GPN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,006cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2017 276,220 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 20 Oct 2017 276,220 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm michelin 205/55r16 (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

nearside rear brake binding

rear brake application slightly uneven

Pass 15 Oct 2016 270,790 miles

Nearside Front tyre has cracks in tread

Fail 8 Oct 2016 270,778 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front tyre has cracks in tread

Pass 8 Apr 2015 257,750 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 244,256 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 233,093 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 220,361 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 208,149 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 194,950 miles

N/s and o/s/front tyres are wearing on inner edges.

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 26 Apr 2010 194,950 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

N/s and o/s/front tyres are wearing on inner edges.

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Dec 2008 184,410 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 172,126 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2007 139,885 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2005 103,564 miles

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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S733 GPN is a 1998 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 2,006cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S733 GPN, 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 S733 GPN registered?

S733 GPN is a 1998 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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