1999 Volkswagen Beetle 1.6L Petrol · V282 EAE
1999 Volkswagen Beetle (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 1999. Recorded mileage 46,011 miles. MOT expired on 19 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 1999 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 46,011 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
V282 EAE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/08/2025
- 46,011 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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V282 EAE Mileage History
- 25/04/202331,240 mi
- 26/04/202331,240 mi
- 16/05/202437,830 mi+6,590 mi
- 17/05/202437,830 mi
- 21/08/202546,011 mi+8,181 mi
Average of roughly 6,354 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
V282 EAE 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 (V282 EAE) between April 2023 and August 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 21 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (5 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Bodywork (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structura”; “Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structura”; “Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
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