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BU66 MEX

2017 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

72,031 mi
Last recorded72,031 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Beetle31,417 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU66 MEX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 9 Jan 2026 72,031 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2025 64,040 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush starting to seperate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin just starting to get low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush starting to seperate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear brakes squeek slightly

Pass 5 Jan 2024 56,311 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 48,471 miles

Offside Front of engine bay evap pipe was disconnected refitted

Offside Front shock cover adrift at top

Pass 7 Jan 2022 40,646 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 33,321 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 25,270 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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BU66 MEX is a 2017 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2017 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.1% with a typical mileage of 31,417 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 BU66 MEX, 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 9 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 BU66 MEX registered?

BU66 MEX is a 2017 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 14 January 2017.

Is BU66 MEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU66 MEX shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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