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BAN 208G

1999 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1285cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2025
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

52,287 mi
Last recorded52,287 miles
Recorded on29 May 2024
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Beetle78,784 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBAN 208G
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,285cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 May 2024 52,287 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 51,824 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front floor corroded

intermittent o/s hazards lights not working

Fail 28 Mar 2022 51,813 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working when sidelights on (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle nearside lagging (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front floor corroded

intermittent o/s hazards lights not working

Pass 23 Apr 2021 51,341 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 51,218 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2019 51,218 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 49,335 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 Jun 2018 49,335 miles

Fuel tank leaking steering damper rubbing tank (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 47,406 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 28 Jun 2017 47,393 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 47,349 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

battery flat

exhaust rusty

windscreen wiper linkage worn badly

Fail 29 Sep 2014 47,349 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

wiper linkage badly worn

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

exhaust rusty

Pass 18 Jul 2013 46,931 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

wiper linkage worn

Pass 8 Aug 2012 45,707 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 6 Aug 2012 45,706 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 41,968 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2011 41,968 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2010 33,682 miles

please take note thios car has 2 x nuts on n/side track rod end

Pass 3 Jul 2009 18,870 miles

Slight leak from offside rear hub.

Fail 26 Jun 2009 18,848 miles

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside inner driveshaft boot leaking.

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

Slight leak from offside rear hub.

Pass 11 Aug 2008 18,700 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 16,875 miles

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

both rear hubs has slight weap, suspect hub oil seals(brake effort acceptable)

n/s/f wheel bearing has play

o/s/f inner track rod end has play, advise replacement

steering box has slight play

Pass 18 May 2006 12,923 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear hub seals leaking

Fail 18 May 2006 12,923 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear hub seals leaking

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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BAN 208G is a 1999 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BAN 208G, 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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BAN 208G is a 1999 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 8 February 1999.

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