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R20 LSC

1999 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

39,333 mi
Last recorded39,333 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Beetle78,784 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR20 LSC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 39,333 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 39,198 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2024 39,198 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2023 38,983 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 38,937 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2022 38,937 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 38,637 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2021 38,637 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Feb 2020 38,333 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2020 38,333 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Mar 2019
Pass 18 Apr 2018 37,733 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 36,781 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 36,107 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 35,105 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2014 32,941 miles

cut in nearside front tyrewall

Pass 13 Aug 2013 30,419 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 28,129 miles

cut in offside rear outer tyrewall

Pass 15 Aug 2011 26,246 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 24,623 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 21,829 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 19,689 miles

offside rear tyre slightly perished on tread

Pass 13 Aug 2007 17,382 miles

offside rear tyre starting to perish on tread

Pass 15 Aug 2006 15,041 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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R20 LSC is a 1999 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R20 LSC, 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 R20 LSC registered?

R20 LSC is a 1999 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 May 1999.

Is R20 LSC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R20 LSC shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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