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LIB 6266

1999 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

128,534 mi
Last recorded128,534 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Beetle78,784 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLIB 6266
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 128,534 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 127,480 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2023 126,483 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened bottom arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened bottom arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear AXLE CORRODED

Fail 30 Oct 2023 126,483 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened bottom arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened bottom arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear AXLE CORRODED

Pass 30 May 2022 122,982 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 118,267 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2020 116,500 miles

Offside outer sill corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2019 115,223 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2019 115,219 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 114,050 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 108,073 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

o/s rear outer sill starting to corrode

Fail 12 Jun 2017 108,073 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

o/s rear outer sill starting to corrode

Pass 21 Jun 2016 98,903 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 21 Jun 2016 98,901 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 90,744 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 16 Jun 2014 83,893 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2013 79,918 miles

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

o/s inner sill starting to corrode

Pass 18 Jun 2012 75,836 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 71,462 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 67,562 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 65,442 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 61,472 miles

advise o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge and tread getting close to 2mm.

Pass 2 Oct 2006 56,497 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)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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LIB 6266 is a 1999 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 LIB 6266, 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

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What year was LIB 6266 registered?

LIB 6266 is a 1999 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 20 July 1999.

Is LIB 6266 safe to buy?

The MOT history for LIB 6266 shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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