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MCW 262J

1999 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

56,103 mi
Last recorded56,103 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2017
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Beetle78,784 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMCW 262J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2017 56,103 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 56,038 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 55,863 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 55,626 miles

Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

both rear tyres slightly perished

Fail 22 Sep 2014 55,623 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

both rear tyres slightly perished

Fail 18 Sep 2014 55,621 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

NSF tyre perishing

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Poorly welded patch to frame head, n/s/f

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 55,499 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 55,377 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 55,061 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 55,060 miles

Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 55,020 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2010 55,020 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Aug 2009 54,863 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

REAR BRAKES SLIGHTLY BINDING

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

front number plate damaged

Pass 28 Aug 2008 54,372 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s/f sill corroded and holed but not within 30 cm of any structural components

Fail 8 Aug 2007 53,989 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Aug 2007 53,989 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 52,681 miles

play in steering box and mech...oil leak...o/s parking brake effort low..

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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MCW 262J is a 1999 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 MCW 262J, 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 MCW 262J registered?

MCW 262J is a 1999 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 21 January 1999.

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