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ANK 240G

1999 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2011
Tests12 (4 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

25,007 mi
Last recorded25,007 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2010
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Beetle78,784 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationANK 240G
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

4 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2010 25,007 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2010 25,008 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Fail 30 Sep 2008 22,815 miles

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

nearside front wheel bearing feels rough when rotated

Pass 30 Sep 2008 22,815 miles

nearside front wheel bearing feels rough when rotated

Pass 26 Sep 2007 18,068 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

smell of petrol in boot

Fail 21 Sep 2007 18,068 miles

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

smell of petrol in boot

Fail 21 Sep 2007 18,068 miles

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

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

smell of petrol in boot

Fail 7 Sep 2007 18,055 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Centre Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

movement in offside rear wheel bearing

smell of petrol inboot

Pass 14 Sep 2006 14,157 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2006 14,116 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

off/side front wheel bearing noisey

Fail 2 Sep 2006 14,103 miles

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

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 5 Aug 2006 14,049 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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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ANK 240G is a 1999 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 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 ANK 240G, 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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ANK 240G is a 1999 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 April 1999.

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