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M111 RDE

1999 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2016
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

60,178 mi
Last recorded60,178 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2015
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Beetle78,784 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM111 RDE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2015 60,178 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight bind felt o/s/r wheel reading within limits

slight lip on front discs

Pass 26 Jun 2012 59,564 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 58,080 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 56,113 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 54,061 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 54,060 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

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

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

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 51,314 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 48,859 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 43,896 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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M111 RDE is a 1999 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 M111 RDE, 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 M111 RDE registered?

M111 RDE is a 1999 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 4 November 1999.

Is M111 RDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for M111 RDE shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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