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B6 BTL

1997 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

68,940 mi
Last recorded68,940 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2024
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Beetle51,989 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB6 BTL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2024 68,940 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 68,909 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2023 68,879 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2022 68,538 miles
Fail 28 May 2022 68,538 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2020 68,416 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 68,132 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 67,726 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2017 67,726 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 66,449 miles

front suspension corroded

rear jacking points corroded

Fail 26 Jan 2016 66,449 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front suspension corroded

rear jacking points corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2014 64,560 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 63,641 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 63,553 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 63,194 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 62,552 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 52,464 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2008 62,353 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2008 62,352 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2007 62,029 miles

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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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?

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