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CRX 497M

1999 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2019
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

61,040 mi
Last recorded61,040 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2018
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Beetle78,784 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCRX 497M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2018 61,040 miles

Both front tyres feathering tracking needs checking

Offside rear wheel bearing noisy

Pass 10 Dec 2016 60,883 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2015 60,103 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2014 59,616 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2011 58,731 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2011 58,731 miles

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

slight play and noise from both rear wheel bearings

Pass 1 Oct 2010 58,295 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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

bonnet release stiff

Fail 24 Sep 2010 58,289 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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

bonnet release stiff

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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CRX 497M is a 1999 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 CRX 497M, 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 CRX 497M registered?

CRX 497M is a 1999 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 11 February 1999.

Is CRX 497M safe to buy?

The MOT history for CRX 497M shows 8 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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