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J12 KTT

1999 Volkswagen Beetle

White Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

313,910 mi
Last recorded313,910 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2013
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Beetle78,784 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ12 KTT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2013 313,910 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front brake discs corroded

inner sills starting to corrode

lower arm bushes starting to split

Fail 16 Sep 2013 313,613 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front brake discs corroded

inner sills starting to corrode

lower arm bushes starting to split

Pass 17 Sep 2012 296,916 miles

front discs starting to corrode

lower arm bushes starting to split

warning light on dash

Pass 13 Sep 2011 278,799 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front tyres wearing on edge advise replacement

nearside rear tyre on 2mm

slight front brake judder

warning light on dash

Fail 6 Sep 2011 278,411 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front tyres wearing on edge advise replacement

nearside rear tyre on 2mm

rear discs corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2010 258,901 miles

rear discs starting to corrode

very slight brake judder

warning light on dash

Fail 15 Sep 2010 258,769 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

rear discs starting to corrode

very slight brake judder

warning light on dash

Pass 19 Sep 2009 235,211 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 235,209 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 208,164 miles

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

n/s/r brake binding slightly

Fail 16 Sep 2008 208,145 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

n/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 21 Sep 2007 187,420 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 187,320 miles

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

cat rattling

traction control warning light on

wipers slow

Pass 21 Sep 2006 169,417 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2006 152,549 miles

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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J12 KTT is a 1999 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 J12 KTT, 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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J12 KTT is a 1999 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 8 October 1999.

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