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C199 LOX

1985 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

3,197 mi
Last recorded3,197 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2013
Typical for 1985 Volkswagen Beetle41,702 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC199 LOX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2013 3,197 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 1,493 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2012 1,491 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Dec 2010 433 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 99,818 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 95,418 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2007 95,418 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2007 95,418 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Dec 2006 95,418 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 95,418 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.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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C199 LOX is a 1985 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1985 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 41,702 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 C199 LOX, 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 41 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was C199 LOX registered?

C199 LOX is a 1985 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is C199 LOX safe to buy?

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