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L481 NJO

1999 Volkswagen Beetle

White Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2017
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

61,350 mi
Last recorded61,350 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2018
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Beetle78,784 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL481 NJO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 21 Feb 2018 61,350 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 6.2% (7.3.D.3)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside both (1.8)

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 61,347 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 61,060 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 60,989 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2012 60,989 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 56,950 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 85,797 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 76,817 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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L481 NJO is a 1999 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 L481 NJO, 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 L481 NJO registered?

L481 NJO is a 1999 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 7 October 1999.

Is L481 NJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for L481 NJO shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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