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V612 PHJ

1998 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

284,266 mi
Last recorded284,266 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2020
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Beetle68,525 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV612 PHJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2020 284,266 miles

Hand brake on minimum pass 16%

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

vehicle structure heavy corrosion within limits

Fail 18 Dec 2019 284,124 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Hand brake on minimum pass 16%

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

vehicle structure heavy corrosion within limits

Pass 3 Dec 2018 281,291 miles

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (1.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 278,173 miles

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Parking brake lever repaired, but not inappropriately (3.1.8)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 274,775 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2013 271,952 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

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

front wipers deteriorating

Pass 20 Jul 2011 271,942 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 2 Aug 2010 270,752 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector obscured but not more than 50% (1.5.1b)

Nearside inner cv gaiter insurcure (small end )

Nearside rear metal brake pipe appers swollen, plastic coating obsturcting inspection

Nearside rear tyre perished on inner sidewall

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Offside Rear Rear reflector obscured but not more than 50% (1.5.1b)

Reverse lamps not working

Pass 12 Aug 2009 262,126 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 237,452 miles

both front brake hose perishing

o/s inner cv gaitor split

o/s/f tyre worn close to limit

o/s/f wheel bearing slight play

o/s/r wheel out of shape

Fail 4 Jun 2008 237,452 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

both front brake hose perishing

o/s inner cv gaitor split

o/s/f tyre worn close to limit

o/s/f wheel bearing slight play

o/s/r wheel out of shape

Pass 8 May 2007 211,440 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 211,440 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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)

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

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

Pass 2 May 2006 181,283 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

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

both sides lower arm rear bushes slight play

n/s/r tyre on limit

slight play in steering rack

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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V612 PHJ is a 1998 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 V612 PHJ, 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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V612 PHJ is a 1998 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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