CarVerify

Free Car Check

S449 ORV

1999 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 2000cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

136,216 mi
Last recorded136,216 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2020
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Beetle78,784 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationS449 ORV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2020 136,216 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2017 134,515 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2017 134,511 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 127,639 miles

Engine check lamp on

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

Wear in rear trailing arm support bushes

Fail 25 Sep 2015 127,164 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Both side front lower bushes (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both side front lower arm rear support bushes (2.4.G.2)

Engine check lamp on

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

Wear in rear trailing arm support bushes

Pass 15 Oct 2014 117,151 miles

Both front lower arm rear support bushes perished

Movement in right hand anti roll bar "D" bush

Rear number plate delaminated

Fail 9 Oct 2014 117,031 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Both front lower arm rear support bushes perished

Rear number plate delaminated

Right hand rear tyre just 1.6 mm

Pass 2 Oct 2013 112,849 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Oct 2013 112,849 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2012 106,701 miles

Centre exhaust mounting broken

Oil leak on engine

Pass 21 Sep 2011 100,245 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 100,099 miles

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

Centre exhaust mounting broken

ECU light on

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 94,448 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 91,005 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak on engine

Pass 25 Sep 2008 81,175 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 81,175 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2007 71,762 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 71,599 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

both rear axle mounting bushes starting to wear

engine managment light is on

front brake discs VERY worn

n/s/f indicator faded

Pass 19 Oct 2006 63,955 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
Full Volkswagen Beetle reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

S449 ORV is a 1999 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 ORV, 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

How do I check the history of S449 ORV?

You can check the full history of S449 ORV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was S449 ORV registered?

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

Is S449 ORV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S449 ORV shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S449 ORV have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on S449 ORV. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.