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L18 BUG

1999 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

74,988 mi
Last recorded74,988 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Beetle78,784 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL18 BUG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 74,988 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2024 72,885 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 70,526 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 69,321 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2020 68,920 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2019 67,230 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2019 67,230 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 18 Aug 2018 65,902 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 62,881 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2016 61,055 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2015 59,989 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2015 59,989 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 58,663 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 55,666 miles

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

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

Offside front inner brake disc face corroded

Fail 6 Feb 2013 55,663 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside front inner brake disc face corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2011 52,884 miles

front wishbone bushes worn/wearing

n/s/f brake flexy hose deteriorating

o/s/f brake disc in VERY poor condition on inner side,braking surface has been compromised by at least 50% strongly advise replacement

slight play in front roll bar rubber bushes

Pass 24 May 2010 47,552 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 43,860 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 39,741 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 39,741 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2007 36,483 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 32,383 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2006 32,383 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.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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L18 BUG is a 1999 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 L18 BUG, 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 L18 BUG registered?

L18 BUG is a 1999 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 15 June 1999.

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The MOT history for L18 BUG shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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