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WKY 794K

1998 Volkswagen Beatle

Red Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2017
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

63,749 mi
Last recorded63,749 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2016
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWKY 794K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeatle
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc
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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2016 63,749 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2015 63,749 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Jun 2014 63,749 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 63,749 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2008

Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Dec 2006 63,744 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2006 63,735 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beatle?

Based on 1,186 MOT tests across 131 vehicles.

69.2%
Pass Rate
564
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
131
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 92
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 83
Stop lamp not working 58
position lamp(s) not working 49
Horn not working 42
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WKY 794K is a 1998 Volkswagen Beatle in Red with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Beatle fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 92 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WKY 794K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Beatle typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 28 years old, this Volkswagen Beatle is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was WKY 794K registered?

WKY 794K is a 1998 Volkswagen Beatle, first registered on 25 September 1998.

Is WKY 794K safe to buy?

The MOT history for WKY 794K shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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