1999 Volkswagen Beetle 1.6L Petrol · J20 RDN
1999 Volkswagen Beetle (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Feb 1999. Recorded mileage 88,733 miles. MOT expired on 18 Jun 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 1999
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 88,733 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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J20 RDN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/06/2025
- 88,733 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
J20 RDN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1999 Volkswagen Beetle (J20 RDN) between July 2022 and June 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 19 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
J20 RDN Mileage History
- 20/07/202284,681 mi
- 24/07/202387,605 mi+2,924 mi
- 17/11/202387,640 mi+35 mi
- 17/11/202387,640 mi
- 19/06/202588,733 mi+1,093 mi
Average of roughly 1,390 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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