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S920 SBD

1998 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

89,268 mi
Last recorded89,268 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Beetle68,525 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS920 SBD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 89,268 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 86,802 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 86,771 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 86,738 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 85,529 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front tyre slightly feathered

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front tyre slightly feathered

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear tyre age cracking

Oil leak engine area

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded several to load valve (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 9 Oct 2017 85,529 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front tyre slightly feathered

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front tyre slightly feathered

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear tyre age cracking

Oil leak engine area

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded several to load valve (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 84,115 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Oil leak to engine/gearbox

Rear n/s and o/s tyres age cracking

several other metal brake pipe showing signs of corrosion

Pass 6 Oct 2015 82,713 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Inner rack end

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

age cracking to n/s and o/s rear tyres

Pass 6 Oct 2014 80,736 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 78,413 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 76,247 miles

engine mil on

n/s rear tyre slight cracking on side walls

Fail 16 Oct 2012 76,247 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

engine mil on

n/s rear tyre slight cracking on side walls

Pass 28 Oct 2011 73,760 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 71,212 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 68,691 miles

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

advise slight undulation in o/s rear tyre outer side wall.

Pass 25 Sep 2008 65,934 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s front tyre is feathered on inner edge slightly.

Pass 5 Oct 2007 63,499 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2007 63,499 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2006 60,297 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2005 56,459 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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S920 SBD is a 1998 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 S920 SBD, 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 S920 SBD registered?

S920 SBD is a 1998 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S920 SBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for S920 SBD shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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