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S98 NSO

1999 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2019
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

120,309 mi
Last recorded120,309 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2018
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Beetle78,784 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS98 NSO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2018 120,309 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement drop link (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded down leg inc flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 3 Jan 2018 120,306 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement drop link (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded down leg inc flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 117,640 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded down leg inc flexy (3.6.B.2c)

both rear brakes slight bind

Fail 9 Jan 2017 117,640 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded down leg inc flexy (3.6.B.2c)

both rear brakes slight bind

Pass 11 Jan 2016 106,764 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at centre joint (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

centre exhaust hanger corroded

Fail 8 Jan 2016 106,762 miles

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

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at centre joint (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

centre exhaust hanger corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2014 98,946 miles

Both rear brake pipes slightly corroded ( part of flexi )

Front brake discs slightly worn and corroded

Fuel flap not locking

Nearside front tyre nearing limit on inner edge and slight uneven wear

Nearside rear tyre near legal limit on outer edge ( 205/55 R16 )

Slight judder from front brakes

Slight leak from centre exhaust clamp ( clamp appears to be slightly loose )

Fail 27 Sep 2014 98,943 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Both rear brake pipes slightly corroded ( part of flexi )

Front brake discs slightly worn and corroded

Fuel flap not locking

Nearside front tyre nearing limit on inner edge and slight uneven wear

Nearside rear tyre near legal limit on outer edge ( 205/55 R16 )

Offside handbrake reading slightly low

Offside rear caliper handbrake level not fully returning ( sticking )

Rear brake discs heavily corroded and worn

Slight judder from front brakes

Slight leak from centre exhaust clamp ( clamp appears to be slightly loose )

Pass 22 Oct 2013 94,322 miles

Oil leak

all brake discs worn and corroded

slight coolant leak

uneven wear on nearside front tyre

Fail 22 Oct 2013 94,322 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Oil leak

all brake discs worn and corroded

slight coolant leak

uneven wear on nearside front tyre

Pass 3 Oct 2012 88,098 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

both rear axle bushes worn

uneven wear on both rear tyres

Fail 2 Oct 2012 88,098 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

both rear axle bushes worn

uneven wear on both rear tyres

Pass 11 Oct 2011 81,391 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2010 76,474 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2010 76,471 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2009 70,744 miles

Both beam patterns are flat

Both rear brake discs corroded

Slight lift in both front strut top mountings

Slight noise from both rear wheels - possible wheel bearings

Fail 6 Oct 2009 70,744 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Both beam patterns are flat

Both rear brake discs corroded

Slight lift in both front strut top mountings

Slight noise from both rear wheels - possible wheel bearings

Pass 28 May 2008 60,652 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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S98 NSO is a 1999 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1999 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 78,784 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 S98 NSO, 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 27 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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S98 NSO is a 1999 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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