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HHZ 211

1999 Volkswagen Beetle

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

44,049 mi
Last recorded44,049 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Beetle78,784 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHHZ 211
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 44,049 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2025 44,045 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 41,447 miles
Pass 27 May 2023 41,093 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 40,535 miles

VEHICLE UNDER BODY HAS UNDER SEALANT PROVENTING FURTHER INSPECTION.

Pass 4 May 2021 39,800 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 38,082 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 36,735 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 33,836 miles

hand brake requires attention

Pass 13 Apr 2016 33,307 miles

slight free play in steering

Fail 13 Apr 2016 33,307 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

slight free play in steering

Pass 28 Jan 2015 25,779 miles

some movement in gear box mounting

some play in steering box

Fail 16 Jan 2015 25,746 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

some movement in gear box mounting

some play in steering box

Pass 17 Jan 2014 12,453 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2013 12,411 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 20 Nov 2012 97,799 miles

Nail in front tyre

Oil leak

Pass 22 Nov 2011 83,949 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Fail 22 Nov 2011 83,949 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2010 75,006 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 68,110 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 59,167 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 31 Oct 2007 50,719 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 41,557 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2005 27,889 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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HHZ 211 is a 1999 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 HHZ 211, 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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What year was HHZ 211 registered?

HHZ 211 is a 1999 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is HHZ 211 safe to buy?

The MOT history for HHZ 211 shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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