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T11 VWB

1999 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

141,200 mi
Last recorded141,200 miles
Recorded on13 May 2016
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Beetle78,784 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT11 VWB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2016 141,200 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 135,010 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside rear tyre starting to perish/crack

Fail 25 Sep 2014 135,008 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside rear tyre starting to perish/crack

Pass 27 Sep 2013 119,895 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 92,059 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2011 91,767 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Nov 2011 91,767 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 83,543 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 78,138 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 78,138 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 71,190 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 63,764 miles

o/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 7 Jul 2006 56,309 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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T11 VWB is a 1999 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 T11 VWB, 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 T11 VWB registered?

T11 VWB is a 1999 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 April 1999.

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The MOT history for T11 VWB shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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