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S989 NOD

1999 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

88,053 mi
Last recorded88,053 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2018
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Beetle78,784 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS989 NOD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2018 88,053 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 85,002 miles

Slight play in front anti-roll bar mounting bushes

headlamp lens are starting to deteriorate

Fail 2 Feb 2017 85,002 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Slight play in front anti-roll bar mounting bushes

headlamp lens are starting to deteriorate

Pass 4 Feb 2016 80,959 miles

Nearside rear tyre on 1.6mm limit

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

Slight play in front anti-roll bar mounting bushes

Pass 5 Feb 2015 75,714 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2015 75,713 miles

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brake pads are about 2/3 worn

Pass 27 Feb 2014 70,573 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 70,573 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

offside rear tyre getting low

Pass 7 Mar 2013 65,340 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2013 65,278 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Engine Light ON

Pass 1 Mar 2012 59,552 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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)

Fail 29 Feb 2012 59,552 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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)

engine has a missfire

engine light on

Pass 16 Feb 2011 56,038 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Feb 2011 56,038 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Feb 2010 53,901 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Feb 2009 50,498 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 46,476 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 43,753 miles

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 14 Feb 2007 43,753 miles

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 14 Feb 2006 39,400 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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S989 NOD is a 1999 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 S989 NOD, 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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S989 NOD is a 1999 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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