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KOM 499E

1999 Volkswagen Beetle

Beige Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

55,880 mi
Last recorded55,880 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2021
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Beetle78,784 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKOM 499E
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1999
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2021 55,880 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 54,865 miles

Nearside Front Inner wing rusty

Offside Front floor pan

Pass 12 Aug 2015 52,764 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2015 52,750 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 51,653 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 50,171 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2013 50,115 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2012 49,779 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2012 49,657 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

o/s door pillar corroded

rear tyre side walls cracking

Pass 1 Sep 2010 48,586 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 46,602 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 42,576 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 38,310 miles

Offside Front Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2006 34,836 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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KOM 499E is a 1999 Volkswagen Beetle in Beige with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 KOM 499E, 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

How do I check the history of KOM 499E?

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What year was KOM 499E registered?

KOM 499E is a 1999 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 August 1999.

Is KOM 499E safe to buy?

The MOT history for KOM 499E shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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