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SDZ 727

1999 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

85,779 mi
Last recorded85,779 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Beetle78,784 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSDZ 727
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 85,779 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2025 85,098 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2025 84,927 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jun 2022 82,813 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Electrical wiring inadequately secured fog lamp (4.11 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure. vehicle before 1980

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 4 Feb 2021 81,276 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 80,062 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 78,642 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box, also has had a temporary repair carried out (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2017 78,375 miles

Exhaust system looks to have had a temporary repair carried out.

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

Nearside Front side repeater cover missing.

Offside Rear wheel noticed to have a clicking noise from within brake drum recommended further investigation to be carried out.

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 27% (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 78,229 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside side repeater lens missing

slight perishing in steering coupling

slight play in seat but secure

Fail 2 Jun 2014 76,565 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside front side repeater lens missing but bulb correct colour.

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside front seat mounting bushes worn but seat secure at present time.

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 76,565 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside front side repeater lens missing but bulb correct colour.

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside front seat mounting bushes worn but seat secure at present time.

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 28 Mar 2014 76,534 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 18 Mar 2013 76,534 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside side repeater lense missing

Pass 18 Mar 2013 76,534 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside side repeater lense missing

Pass 9 Mar 2012 75,963 miles

Offside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

offside rear hub has a slight misting of oil

Pass 12 Apr 2011 70,069 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 6 Apr 2011 70,069 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2010 63,384 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 31 Mar 2010 63,384 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 55,690 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 7 Apr 2008 50,283 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 7 Apr 2008 50,283 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 30 Mar 2007 42,359 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Pass 30 Mar 2007 42,359 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 7 Apr 2006 35,464 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2006 35,464 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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SDZ 727 is a 1999 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 SDZ 727, 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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SDZ 727 is a 1999 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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