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S449 GUF

1999 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

293,021 mi
Last recorded293,021 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2017
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Beetle78,784 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS449 GUF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Fail 2 Oct 2017 293,021 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both (8.2.3)

Both front inner and outer sill slightly damaged and slightly corroded

Both rear inner and outer sill slightly corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 4 Oct 2016 286,748 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front tyres wearing low on edges

Pass 24 Sep 2015 274,154 miles

Front slight play in both anti roll bar link bushes

Rear both tyres are wearing low inner edges approx 2mm

Pass 26 Sep 2014 261,476 miles

fair amount of movement in n/s/f top strut mount

indicator switch loose

n/s/f tyre tread low at 2mm

o/s/f tyre tread low at 2mm

rear exhaust section to rear exhaust box corroded and metal thin ***advise attention***

small crack in A zone of windscreen

some movement in both front anti roll bar links (lower bush)

Fail 22 Sep 2014 261,432 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

fair amount of movement in n/s/f top strut mount

indicator switch loose

n/s/f tyre tread low at 2mm

o/s/f tyre tread low at 2mm

rear exhaust section to rear exhaust box corroded and metal thin ***advise attention***

small crack in A zone of windscreen

some movement in both front anti roll bar links (lower bush)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 253,255 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front tyres worn on edges

wing damage o/s/front

Fail 16 Sep 2013 253,255 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front tyres worn on edges

wing damage o/s/front

Fail 14 Sep 2012 241,787 miles

rear brake discs badly corrided

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 241,787 miles

rear brake discs badly corrided

Pass 27 Aug 2011 23,851 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine oily

nearside rear brake disc pitted

rear inner brake pads maybe worn

smell of diesel from under bonnet. no leaks noticed at time of test

Fail 27 Aug 2011 236,847 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine oily

nearside rear brake disc pitted

rear inner brake pads maybe worn

smell of diesel from under bonnet. no leaks noticed at time of test

Pass 16 Sep 2010 224,304 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 202,563 miles

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

Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 27 Aug 2008 182,832 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

No lens/cover on ns registration plate lamp.

Pass 27 Aug 2008 182,832 miles

No lens/cover on ns registration plate lamp.

Fail 13 Aug 2008 182,587 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

No lens/cover on ns registration plate lamp.

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

Pass 6 Jul 2007 161,647 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2007 161,647 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

slight play both front steering arm

Pass 5 Aug 2006 143,533 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2006 143,533 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

near side rear tyre perishing

off side front tyre on 1.6 legal limit

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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S449 GUF is a 1999 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 S449 GUF, 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 S449 GUF registered?

S449 GUF is a 1999 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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