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OBP 132E

1999 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2017
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

28,132 mi
Last recorded28,132 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2016
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Beetle78,784 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOBP 132E
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2016 28,132 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2015 27,074 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 27,074 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 25,609 miles

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

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Spare tyre defective

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

fuel hose in poor condition on fuel tank

fuel hose showing signs of age

offside front tyre getting low

play in steering box

seat belt catches damaged

seat belt catches worn

steering universal joint showing signs of age

surface corosion on front suspension unit

surface corosion on underside of vehicle and suspension components

Fail 25 Jun 2014 25,609 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Spare tyre defective

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

fuel hose in poor condition on fuel tank

offside front tyre getting low

play in steering box

seat belt catches worn

steering universal joint showing signs of age

surface corosion on underside of vehicle and suspension components

Pass 8 Sep 2009 25,227 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 25,227 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Pass 14 Jul 2008 25,060 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2008 25,057 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Some binding of N/S/F brake.

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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OBP 132E is a 1999 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OBP 132E, 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 OBP 132E registered?

OBP 132E is a 1999 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 October 1999.

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