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BHZ 9179

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2018
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

128,889 mi
Last recorded128,889 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBHZ 9179
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2017 128,889 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2017 128,886 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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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BHZ 9179 is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2001 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 79,088 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BHZ 9179, 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 25 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BHZ 9179 registered?

BHZ 9179 is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 24 July 2001.

Is BHZ 9179 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BHZ 9179 shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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