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HSL 622

1999 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1192cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2019
Tests25 (13 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate52%

Mileage

4,515 mi
Last recorded4,515 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2018
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Beetle78,784 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHSL 622
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,192cc

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MOT History

13 pass 12 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2018 4,515 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2018 45,125 miles

All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Driver's seat with a defective structure (6.2.5 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure strengthening plate or fastening insecure (6.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Driver's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Sep 2017 43,723 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both side (2.7.4)

Fail 18 Aug 2017 43,693 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 42,909 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2016 42,906 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever pawl spring does not push the pawl positively into the ratchet teeth (3.1.5)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 41,179 miles

Nearside Front King pin has slight movement

Nearside Rear Brake backing plate has wetness behind it

oil leak

Fail 27 Aug 2015 41,175 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front King pin has slight movement

Nearside Rear Brake backing plate has wetness behind it

oil leak

Pass 30 Jul 2014 39,268 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 39,267 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 36,915 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 8 Jul 2013 36,915 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 35,703 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2012 35,701 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 34,465 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 34,464 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2010 33,413 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2010 33,410 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 30,441 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 30,187 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 27,470 miles

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 5 Jul 2007 26,767 miles

advisories as per previous VT32 + slight play in both upper link arms joint to hub (outer)

Fail 4 Jul 2007 26,766 miles

Nearside Upper Torque/reaction arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

TYRES 16580R15T all tyres on car 7.0mm

slight play in o/s/f upper torque arm/hub mount, oil on diff, both rear wheel bearings slightly noisy, corrosion started in various prescribed areas, R.brakes out of balance int up to 28%, rear brakes grabbing slightly int both sides on hand and foot

Pass 5 Jun 2006 26,344 miles
Fail 23 May 2006 26,344 miles

Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Nearside Front Upper Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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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HSL 622 is a 1999 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52%.

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 HSL 622, 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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HSL 622 is a 1999 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 November 1999.

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