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M800 BUG

1999 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests28 (15 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate53.6%

Mileage

44,716 mi
Last recorded44,716 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Beetle78,784 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM800 BUG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

15 pass 13 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 44,716 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 May 2024 44,685 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 43,914 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. nearside reading low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

service brake efficiency low,50%. on minimum limit

Pass 5 Aug 2020 43,801 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2020 43,799 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

parking brake efficiency low,17%

Pass 8 May 2017 43,332 miles
Fail 4 May 2017 43,332 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle n\s low (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 43,236 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2016 43,235 miles

Brake lever locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Brake pipe excessively corroded o\s and n\s rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front wheel bearing has excessive play o\s and n\s front (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2014 40,093 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2014 40,093 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Fail 17 Jun 2014 40,056 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2013 37,360 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 37,335 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Pass 30 May 2012 36,058 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Temporary/permanent fuel cap fitted

Fail 30 May 2012 36,055 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Temporary/permanent fuel cap fitted

Pass 2 Jun 2011 32,576 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 32,576 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2010 24,027 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 24,027 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 13,111 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 13,098 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 4,698 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 4,698 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2007 93,631 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 93,631 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Steering column flexible coupling cracked and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Feb 2006 83,244 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2006 83,244 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

slight leak from nearside rear hub oil seal

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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M800 BUG is a 1999 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.6%.

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 M800 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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M800 BUG is a 1999 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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