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S68 HGP

1999 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

58,343 mi
Last recorded58,343 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2016
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Beetle78,784 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS68 HGP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2016 58,343 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2015 54,580 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

e m l light on

Pass 3 Aug 2015 54,580 miles

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

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

e m l light on

Pass 1 Aug 2014 49,379 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2014 49,379 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 49,374 miles

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

battery insecure

engine management light on

Fail 31 Aug 2012 49,374 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

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

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

battery insecure

engine management light on

Pass 18 Apr 2011 47,650 miles

side windows tinted

Pass 9 Apr 2010 38,214 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 34,876 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 34,135 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 34,135 miles

Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

headlight stay on when ignition switch is on and headlight switch on off position,

Pass 19 Apr 2007 29,635 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 29,635 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 22 May 2006 26,802 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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S68 HGP is a 1999 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 S68 HGP, 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 S68 HGP registered?

S68 HGP is a 1999 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is S68 HGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S68 HGP shows 15 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.

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