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CL51 TUT

2017 Volkswagen Beetle

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

71,055 mi
Last recorded71,055 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2025
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Beetle31,417 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCL51 TUT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2025 71,055 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2025 71,055 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

unable to test o/s rear wheel bearing due to brake bind

Pass 23 Feb 2024 61,782 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 52,228 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 41,761 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 31,407 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 25,601 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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CL51 TUT is a 2017 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 CL51 TUT, 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.

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What year was CL51 TUT registered?

CL51 TUT is a 2017 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 15 June 2017.

Is CL51 TUT safe to buy?

The MOT history for CL51 TUT shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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