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S565 ORU

1999 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

87,090 mi
Last recorded87,090 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2018
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Beetle78,784 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS565 ORU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2018 87,090 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 31 Mar 2017 84,786 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2017 84,786 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 May 2016 75,332 miles

Offside Front fog lamp not working.

broken engine aux belt tensioner. rectify asap.

Fail 5 May 2016 75,192 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rearmost. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated caliper end (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front fog lamp not working.

broken engine aux belt tensioner. rectify asap.

Fail 11 May 2015 64,811 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 11 May 2015 64,811 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Fail 4 Apr 2015 64,755 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2014 61,810 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2014 61,810 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Feb 2013 57,505 miles

Boot/tailgate lock fault.

Offside front fog lamp inoperative.

SRS air bag light staying on.

Fail 13 Feb 2013 57,505 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Boot/tailgate lock fault.

Offside front fog lamp inoperative.

SRS air bag light staying on.

Pass 9 Feb 2012 53,919 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 53,362 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

larger wheels fitted to vehicle,which are close to fouling the inner wheel arch at front on full lock

offside mirror slightly insecure

Fail 8 Nov 2010 53,362 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

larger wheels fitted to vehicle,which are close to fouling the inner wheel arch at front on full lock

offside mirror slightly insecure

Pass 19 Nov 2009 51,808 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 50,328 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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S565 ORU is a 1999 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 S565 ORU, 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 S565 ORU registered?

S565 ORU is a 1999 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 17 December 1999.

Is S565 ORU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S565 ORU shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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