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FL67 BVT

2017 Volkswagen Beetle

Bronze Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

86,036 mi
Last recorded86,036 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Beetle31,417 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL67 BVT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2017
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 86,036 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2025 72,347 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2024 60,068 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 47,770 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2023 47,770 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 36,455 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2022 36,455 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 22,572 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 18,916 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (URGENT ATT REQ!!!) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (URGENT ATT REQ!!!) (5.2.3 (e))

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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FL67 BVT is a 2017 Volkswagen Beetle in Bronze with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 FL67 BVT, 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 FL67 BVT registered?

FL67 BVT is a 2017 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 12 December 2017.

Is FL67 BVT safe to buy?

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