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636 DKN

1999 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1192cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2013
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

45,004 mi
Last recorded45,004 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2012
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Beetle78,784 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration636 DKN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,192cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2012 45,004 miles

both front and rear tyre treads perishing

both rear inner wheel arches have surface corrosion

Pass 18 Jun 2010 44,894 miles

boht rear floors and inenr wheel arches have surface corrosion

nearside front tyre tread perishing

offside front tyre tread perishing

Fail 18 Jun 2010 44,894 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

boht rear floors and inenr wheel arches have surface corrosion

offside front tyre tread perishing

Pass 20 Jul 2007 44,813 miles

nearside front tyre outer side wall perishing

rear floors have surface corrosion

rear inner wheel arches have surface corrosion

Fail 20 Jun 2007 44,800 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Nearside Semaphore indicator arm does not extend smoothly (1.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

Offside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Semaphore indicator arm does not extend smoothly (1.4.C.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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636 DKN is a 1999 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 636 DKN, 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 636 DKN registered?

636 DKN is a 1999 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 2 December 1999.

Is 636 DKN safe to buy?

The MOT history for 636 DKN shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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