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RIB 7111

1999 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2018
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

282 mi
Last recorded282 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2017
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Beetle78,784 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRIB 7111
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2017 282 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 282 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play inner (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 8 May 2010 248 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 248 miles

Front Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Front Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 12 May 2008 248 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 1 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2005 98,496 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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RIB 7111 is a 1999 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RIB 7111, 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 RIB 7111 registered?

RIB 7111 is a 1999 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 12 April 1999.

Is RIB 7111 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RIB 7111 shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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