MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
68,940 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor section and inner wheel arch and jacking point corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front panel where spare wheel sits holed and corroded but not within 30 cm off any suspension component
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
front suspension corroded
rear jacking points corroded
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
front suspension corroded
rear jacking points corroded
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
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B6 BTL is a 1997 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
Across all 1997 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 51,989 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 B6 BTL, 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 29 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was B6 BTL registered?
B6 BTL is a 1997 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 2 December 1997.
Is B6 BTL safe to buy?
The MOT history for B6 BTL shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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