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S256 LFP

1999 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2010
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

139,035 mi
Last recorded139,035 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2009
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Beetle78,784 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS256 LFP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2009 139,035 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 124,263 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2008 124,252 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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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S256 LFP is a 1999 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S256 LFP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S256 LFP registered?

S256 LFP is a 1999 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is S256 LFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S256 LFP shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S256 LFP have outstanding finance?

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