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S910 GPN

1998 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

135,849 mi
Last recorded135,849 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2015
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Beetle68,525 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS910 GPN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2015 135,849 miles

n/s/r tyre tread wearing low

o/s/f tyre wearing low on edge

recommend tracking

Pass 30 Jan 2014 128,807 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 120,947 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 112,931 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight play in o/s steering arm

Pass 26 Jan 2011 104,357 miles

slight play in lower arm rear bush

slight play in sterring rack

Pass 28 Jan 2010 96,101 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 86,722 miles

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

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

damage to outer side wall of near side front tyre

front number plate has no sign of oragin or post code

front suspension arm bushs replaced one side fitted up side down (no movement at present)

Pass 30 Jan 2008 76,552 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 67,260 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2007 67,225 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2006 57,785 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2006 57,729 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

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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S910 GPN is a 1998 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 S910 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 S910 GPN registered?

S910 GPN is a 1998 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S910 GPN safe to buy?

The MOT history for S910 GPN shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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