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BGC 352G

1997 Volkswagen Beetle

Beige Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2023
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

22,270 mi
Last recorded22,270 miles
Recorded on13 May 2022
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Beetle51,989 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBGC 352G
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1997
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2022 22,270 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 22,045 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2012 20,537 miles

Headlamp convertors fitted

Fail 22 Jun 2012 20,537 miles

Nearside Outer Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp convertors fitted

Pass 6 Jun 2011 20,497 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 20,440 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 20,440 miles

Offside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 20,262 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 20,121 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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BGC 352G is a 1997 Volkswagen Beetle in Beige with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BGC 352G, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BGC 352G?

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What year was BGC 352G registered?

BGC 352G is a 1997 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 4 July 1997.

Is BGC 352G safe to buy?

The MOT history for BGC 352G shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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