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S933 NFV

1998 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2014
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

97,694 mi
Last recorded97,694 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2013
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Beetle68,525 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS933 NFV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2013 97,694 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

N/S/F LAMP N/W GLASS BROKEN (FOG)

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

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

REAR SUSPENSION & EXHUAST CORRODED

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

Fail 8 Mar 2013 97,694 miles

Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

REAR SUSPENSION & EXHUAST CORRODED

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 92,608 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

REAR TYRES TREAD EDGES & SIDEWALLS SPLITING

Fail 8 Mar 2012 92,608 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

REAR TYRES TREAD EDGES & SIDEWALLS SPLITING

Pass 15 Mar 2011 88,529 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 14 Mar 2011 88,529 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 83,524 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 17 Mar 2010 83,524 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 76,779 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 76,779 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 18 Mar 2008 69,378 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 69,378 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 62,382 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 62,382 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2006 56,971 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2006 56,971 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.6.D3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.6.D3)

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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S933 NFV is a 1998 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S933 NFV, 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 S933 NFV registered?

S933 NFV is a 1998 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 January 1998.

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