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S873 PNK

1999 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2016
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

60,078 mi
Last recorded60,078 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2015
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Beetle78,784 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS873 PNK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 14 Sep 2015 60,078 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 59,472 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 58,219 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 53,149 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 50,932 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 44,488 miles

engine management light staying on

passenger seat swab release lever missing

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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S873 PNK is a 1999 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 S873 PNK, 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 S873 PNK registered?

S873 PNK is a 1999 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 August 1999.

Is S873 PNK safe to buy?

The MOT history for S873 PNK shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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