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WSJ 606

1998 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2013
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

91,662 mi
Last recorded91,662 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2012
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Beetle68,525 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWSJ 606
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2012 91,662 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

corrosion on nearside front wing

oil leak

Pass 7 Sep 2011 78,726 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

unable to check welding to o/s front correctly due to under seal presents

Fail 31 Aug 2011 78,707 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

unable to check welding to o/s front correctly due to under seal presents

Pass 27 Jul 2010 67,533 miles

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

bonnet not shutting correctly

front suspension stiff

Pass 21 Jul 2009 55,745 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 16 Jul 2009 55,581 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) insecure (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 46,999 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2008 46,991 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 29 May 2008 46,984 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front 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)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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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WSJ 606 is a 1998 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 WSJ 606, 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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What year was WSJ 606 registered?

WSJ 606 is a 1998 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 29 October 1998.

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