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S546 FHU

1999 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

164,345 mi
Last recorded164,345 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Beetle78,784 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS546 FHU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 164,345 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Sill corroded

Offside Sill corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2025 164,345 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both sides (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Sill corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Sill corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2023 164,345 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/s/f and o/s/r (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Handbrake requires repair or adjustment

O/s sil damaged

O/s sil damaged

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

general corrosion

Fail 29 Jun 2023 164,345 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/s/f and o/s/r (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Handbrake requires repair or adjustment

O/s sil damaged

O/s sil damaged

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

general corrosion

Fail 31 May 2023 164,340 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor under drivers seat (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Road wheel fixing missing 1 on each wheel (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear of both inner sils (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various (1.1.11 (c))

Damage o/s sil

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

General corrosion

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing In tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 9 Apr 2013 155,549 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2013 154,727 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2012 147,006 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

poor pattern both headlights

Fail 25 Feb 2012 147,006 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Oil leak

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

poor pattern both headlights

Pass 6 Sep 2010 137,962 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Feb 2009 120,908 miles

rear axle bushes soft

Pass 6 Mar 2008 112,462 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 112,083 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2007 93,506 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Feb 2006 79,574 miles

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

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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S546 FHU is a 1999 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S546 FHU, 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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S546 FHU is a 1999 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 20 September 1999.

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