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ODE 153F

1999 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2017
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

72,078 mi
Last recorded72,078 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2016
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Beetle78,784 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationODE 153F
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2016 72,078 miles

Nearside Rear wheel hub damp

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

Fail 20 Jun 2015 71,820 miles

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 20 Jun 2015 71,820 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 71,312 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 27 May 2014 71,301 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

N/s/r bolt & nut loose slightly attatment body to n/s/r suspension arm

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

n/s/r drum damp

Pass 17 Nov 2012 70,662 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 70,035 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2011 70,029 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 31 Mar 2007 69,571 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2005 68,516 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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ODE 153F is a 1999 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 ODE 153F, 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 ODE 153F registered?

ODE 153F is a 1999 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 26 November 1999.

Is ODE 153F safe to buy?

The MOT history for ODE 153F shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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