1999 Volkswagen Beetle 1.6L Petrol · V284 EAE
1999 Volkswagen Beetle (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/09/1999. Recorded mileage 56,571 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 1999 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10/12/2025
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 56,571 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1999
- Engine
- 1598cc
V284 EAE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/12/2024
- 56,571 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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V284 EAE Mileage History
- 16/03/202246,605 km
- 22/03/202246,610 mi
- 01/06/202353,350 km
- 01/06/202353,350 km
- 11/12/202456,571 mi
Average of roughly 3,636 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
V284 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 (V284 EAE) between March 2022 and December 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 11 December 2024 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: Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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 Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”.
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