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S748 APM

1999 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

119,687 mi
Last recorded119,687 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2010
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Beetle78,784 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS748 APM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2010 119,687 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear number plate has slight fading at top of letters.

Pass 5 Feb 2009 115,781 miles

center exhaust bracket loose

engine manageent light on

front brake discs are in poor condition

power steering pump has got a slight leak

rear axle beam bushes are becomming unbonded

slight wear in both the front lower ball joints

Fail 3 Feb 2009 115,781 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

power steering pump has got a slight leak

Pass 30 Jan 2008 108,883 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2008 108,883 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Fail 8 Jan 2008 108,860 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

clutch slipping

collision damage to n/s outer sill

engine managemant warning lamp illuminated

spare wheel missing

Pass 27 Nov 2006 98,637 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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S748 APM is a 1999 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 S748 APM, 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 S748 APM registered?

S748 APM is a 1999 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is S748 APM safe to buy?

The MOT history for S748 APM shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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