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AWU 422K

1999 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1285cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2019
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

32,682 mi
Last recorded32,682 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2018
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Beetle78,784 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAWU 422K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,285cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2018 32,682 miles

brake pedal anti -slip rubber missing

Fail 4 Aug 2018 32,682 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment no reserve travel (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

brake pedal anti -slip rubber missing

Pass 3 Jul 2017 32,439 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2017 32,439 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 31,755 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2014 31,498 miles

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 31,449 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 31,442 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 25 Jul 2006 31,251 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2006 31,215 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Torsion bar fractured (2.4.E.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Torsion bar fractured (2.4.E.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 14 Jul 2005
Fail 14 Jul 2005

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

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

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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AWU 422K is a 1999 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 AWU 422K, 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 AWU 422K registered?

AWU 422K is a 1999 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 29 April 1999.

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