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BSL 763

1999 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

45,293 mi
Last recorded45,293 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2016
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Beetle78,784 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBSL 763
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2016 45,293 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 14,688 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 9,624 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 6,563 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 554 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 95,738 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 84,961 miles

Front Sub-frame fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Drag link end slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s/f kingpin has slight play in it

Pass 28 Mar 2008 84,961 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s/f kingpin has slight play in it

Pass 9 Dec 2006 79,901 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2006 79,901 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 22 Apr 2005 78,799 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2005 78,788 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Offside Front Sub-frame cracked (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

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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BSL 763 is a 1999 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BSL 763, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BSL 763 registered?

BSL 763 is a 1999 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 20 July 1999.

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The MOT history for BSL 763 shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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