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P170 YAE

1996 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

835 mi
Last recorded835 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 1996 Volkswagen Beetle41,156 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP170 YAE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 835 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2024 229 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 27,826 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 27,575 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 27,330 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 27,214 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 27,193 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2019 27,193 miles

Speedometer clearly inoperative (7.8 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 27,193 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2018 27,193 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 23,684 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 14,368 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 14,368 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Fail 28 Mar 2007 14,368 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 May 2006 6,858 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2006 6,838 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Apr 2005 4,424 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2005 4,415 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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P170 YAE is a 1996 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1996 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 41,156 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 P170 YAE, 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 30 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P170 YAE registered?

P170 YAE is a 1996 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is P170 YAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P170 YAE shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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