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T36 WPN

1998 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2013
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

99,601 mi
Last recorded99,601 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2012
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Beetle68,525 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT36 WPN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2012 99,601 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 99,600 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Oct 2011 91,846 miles

both rear brake discs corroded

Fail 13 Oct 2011 91,846 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

both rear brake discs corroded

headlamps operate when handbrake released

Pass 12 Jan 2011 86,084 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2011 86,084 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

All brake discs rusty and grating

Both front shock absorbers have a misting of oil

Nearside front fog lamp inoperative

Nearside rear tyre worn on edge and perished on side wall

Pass 30 Apr 2009 74,713 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 74,713 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

bonnet not locking down on second catch

n/s/f fog not working

Pass 4 Apr 2008 62,966 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

front number plate damaged

Fail 4 Apr 2008 62,963 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

front number plate damaged

Pass 7 Nov 2006 44,985 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2006 44,979 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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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T36 WPN is a 1998 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 T36 WPN, 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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T36 WPN is a 1998 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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