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BJZ 4948

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Other 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2020
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

91,540 mi
Last recorded91,540 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2019
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJZ 4948
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2019 91,540 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2019 91,506 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 88,895 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2018 88,843 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2018 88,793 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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BJZ 4948 is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,595cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 BJZ 4948, 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 BJZ 4948 registered?

BJZ 4948 is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 August 2001.

Is BJZ 4948 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJZ 4948 shows 5 tests with a 40% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BJZ 4948 have outstanding finance?

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