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S535 KBW

1999 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,176 mi
Last recorded120,176 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2007
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Beetle78,784 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS535 KBW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Fail 21 Jun 2007 120,176 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jun 2007 120,176 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 104,960 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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S535 KBW is a 1999 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,896cc diesel 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 S535 KBW, 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 S535 KBW registered?

S535 KBW is a 1999 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 14 February 1999.

Is S535 KBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S535 KBW 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 S535 KBW have outstanding finance?

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