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Q611RFB

1999 Volkswagen Beetle

Purple Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

2,299 mi
Last recorded2,299 miles
Recorded on13 May 2019
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Beetle78,784 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ611RFB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1999
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2019 2,299 miles

Steering head bearings has slight free play (2.2.2 (g))

Pass 14 May 2018 1,827 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 764 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 744 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 21 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 4,845 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 4,842 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 3,712 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2013 3,712 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 3,434 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 3,291 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear mudguards are missing

Pass 24 Sep 2010 32,193 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 2,881 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 2,773 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 2,399 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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Q611RFB is a 1999 Volkswagen Beetle in Purple with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Q611RFB, 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 Q611RFB registered?

Q611RFB is a 1999 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 18 June 1999.

Is Q611RFB safe to buy?

The MOT history for Q611RFB shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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