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WWT 305J

1998 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2019
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

78,649 mi
Last recorded78,649 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2018
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Beetle68,525 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWWT 305J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2018 78,649 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near spare wheel well (2.4.A.3)

chassis welded/repaired in places

slight corrosion in exhaust system

slight play in steering joints

vehicle underside welded/repaired in places

windscreen chipped

Fail 18 Oct 2017 78,570 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 73,932 miles

Excessive corrosion at rear of body, outside of prescribed areas

Steering box damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 26 Oct 2016 73,932 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Excessive corrosion at rear of body, outside of prescribed areas

Steering box damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 18 Sep 2015 73,926 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan /inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded above suspension (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor/jacking point (2.4.A.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 72,303 miles

Oil leak

general under vehicle corrosion

Fail 7 Aug 2013 70,725 miles

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

near side top swivel pin dust cover slight damage both top and bottom swivel pin dust cover slightly damaged

Pass 7 Aug 2013 70,725 miles

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

near side top swivel pin dust cover slight damage both top and bottom swivel pin dust cover slightly damaged

Pass 21 Jun 2012 88,846 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

Fail 20 Jun 2012 88,839 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jun 2011 67,386 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2010 65,263 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 65,262 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 63,684 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 62,852 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 305J is a 1998 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 WWT 305J, 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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WWT 305J is a 1998 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 5 May 1998.

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