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WWT 198J

1993 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1276cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2025
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

9,464 mi
Last recorded9,464 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2024
Typical for 1993 Volkswagen Beetle52,953 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWWT 198J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1993
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,276cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2024 9,464 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 9,359 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 9,279 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2020 9,279 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 9,239 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 29 Jun 2016 9,208 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing and back floor panel (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 9,180 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 9,086 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 9,086 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 9,020 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2007 9,020 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Sep 2006 8,876 miles

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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WWT 198J is a 1993 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,276cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1993 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 52,953 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 WWT 198J, 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 33 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was WWT 198J registered?

WWT 198J is a 1993 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 21 April 1993.

Is WWT 198J safe to buy?

The MOT history for WWT 198J shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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