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HDV 375D

1999 Volkswagen Beetle

Orange Petrol 1192cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

87,090 mi
Last recorded87,090 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Beetle78,784 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHDV 375D
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1999
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,192cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 87,090 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2024 87,024 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2024 87,024 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 88,998 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2023 88,998 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 88,958 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2022 88,910 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 85,740 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2021 85,713 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 85,212 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 85,186 miles

indicator stalk in poor condition

Pass 2 Sep 2017 85,132 miles

indicator stalk in poor condition

oil leak

Pass 15 Sep 2016 85,099 miles

indicator stalk in poor condition

oil leak

slight play near side front king pin

Pass 12 Sep 2015 84,937 miles

head light aims to high but car not driven at night

slight play near side front king pin

Pass 8 Sep 2014 84,873 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

o/s/n/s/head light slightly high

Fail 30 Aug 2014 84,807 miles

Air/vacuum reservoir leaking (3.6.A.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

o/s/n/s/head light slightly high

Pass 14 Sep 2013 84,443 miles

Oil leak

Pass 1 Feb 2012 83,350 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

windscreen wipers poor

Pass 9 Feb 2011 82,551 miles

Oil leak

Fail 31 Jan 2011 82,526 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a ball joint (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a ball joint (2.5.A.3b)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)

Oil leak

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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HDV 375D is a 1999 Volkswagen Beetle in Orange with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 HDV 375D, 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 HDV 375D registered?

HDV 375D is a 1999 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 13 October 1999.

Is HDV 375D safe to buy?

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