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S664 XNE

1999 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

182,426 mi
Last recorded182,426 miles
Recorded on19 May 2017
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Beetle78,784 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS664 XNE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2017 182,426 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 179,766 miles

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

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

exhaust heat shield loose

oil leak

Fail 22 Feb 2016 179,766 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

exhaust heat shield loose

oil leak

Pass 20 Mar 2015 176,706 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Mar 2014 172,735 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 169,837 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 166,213 miles

brake discs rear have some surface corrosion

Pass 25 Feb 2011 157,069 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 157,069 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

front and rear brake discs rusted and pitted

Pass 19 Jan 2010 150,358 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 150,358 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Jan 2009 143,360 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

advise tracking front tyres worn

Pass 21 Dec 2007 136,251 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2007 135,981 miles

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 14 Dec 2006 127,191 miles

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

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

damage to nearside centre floor pan

Pass 4 Nov 2005 114,410 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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S664 XNE is a 1999 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S664 XNE, 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

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What year was S664 XNE registered?

S664 XNE is a 1999 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 10 December 1999.

Is S664 XNE safe to buy?

The MOT history for S664 XNE shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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