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198 EOY

1999 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

10,629 mi
Last recorded10,629 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2017
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Beetle78,784 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration198 EOY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2017 10,629 miles

Slight noise at nearside rear wheel (possible wheel bearing)

Speedo cable fowling nearside front brake flexi hose

Fail 13 Jul 2017 10,628 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users Boot (6.1.B.1b)

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

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

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

Low idle speed keeps stalling

Slight noise at nearside rear wheel (possible wheel bearing)

Speedo cable fowling nearside front brake flexi hose

Pass 19 Jan 2016
Fail 18 Jan 2016

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 81,515 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 80,933 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 80,933 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 80,590 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 80,132 miles

Slight play in nearside inner steering arm ball joint

Pass 22 Sep 2010 79,528 miles

Slight play in nearside steering box

Fail 21 Sep 2010 79,528 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Slight play in nearside steering box

Pass 25 Sep 2009 77,510 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 77,324 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 77,184 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 76,414 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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198 EOY is a 1999 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1999 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 78,784 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 198 EOY, 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 27 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 198 EOY registered?

198 EOY is a 1999 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 March 1999.

Is 198 EOY safe to buy?

The MOT history for 198 EOY shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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