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T462 RMY

1998 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

112,693 mi
Last recorded112,693 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2011
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Beetle68,525 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT462 RMY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2011 112,693 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 112,693 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2010 95,480 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Sep 2009 84,587 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 73,510 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2007 60,126 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 48,872 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2005 47,163 miles

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

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

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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T462 RMY is a 1998 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 T462 RMY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of T462 RMY?

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What year was T462 RMY registered?

T462 RMY is a 1998 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is T462 RMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for T462 RMY shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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