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L10 KAY

1999 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2013
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

115,411 mi
Last recorded115,411 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2012
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Beetle78,784 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL10 KAY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2012 115,411 miles

offside rear tyre detiorated in between tread pattern

Pass 14 Apr 2011 106,235 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 100,149 miles

rear regisrtation plate has slight deterioration

Pass 24 Dec 2007 79,319 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2006 67,585 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2006 67,585 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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)

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

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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L10 KAY is a 1999 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 L10 KAY, 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 L10 KAY registered?

L10 KAY is a 1999 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 7 June 1999.

Is L10 KAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for L10 KAY shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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