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S334 ETV

1999 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

53,977 mi
Last recorded53,977 miles
Recorded on19 May 2006
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Beetle78,784 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS334 ETV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 May 2006 53,977 miles
Fail 19 May 2006 53,977 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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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S334 ETV is a 1999 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S334 ETV, 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 S334 ETV registered?

S334 ETV is a 1999 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is S334 ETV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S334 ETV shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S334 ETV have outstanding finance?

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