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R727 BHU

1997 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

68,126 mi
Last recorded68,126 miles
Recorded on31 May 2023
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Beetle51,989 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR727 BHU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 May 2023 68,126 miles
Fail 31 May 2023 68,126 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Nov 2021 68,041 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 66,962 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 65,678 miles

rear underbody slightly corroded not to x/s at time of test.

slight play/wear in steering system (stering box) not to x/s at time of test.

Pass 27 Jul 2018 65,272 miles

metal brake pipes slightly corroded not to x/s at time of test.

n/s/f shock soft /poor damping.

only just passed emissions test lambda level high.

slight play in steering system

underbody slightly corroded not to x/s at time of test.

Fail 14 Jul 2018 65,247 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases heat exchanger (6.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (4.5.3 (a) (i))

metal brake pipes slightly corroded not to x/s at time of test.

n/s/f shock soft /poor damping.

only just passed emissions test lambda level high.

slight play in steering system

underbody slightly corroded not to x/s at time of test.

Pass 14 Jul 2017 64,814 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2017 64,782 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 64,382 miles

front and rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded not to x/s at time of test.

front flexi brake hoses slightly perished not to x/s at time of test.

n/s/f & o/s/f flexi brake hose metal ends corroded not to x/s at time of test.

n/s/r brake slightly sticky not to x/s at time of test.

slight exhaust blow not to x/s at time of test.

underbody slightly corroded not to x/s at time of test.

Pass 6 Sep 2014 64,013 miles

n/s/f & o/s/f flexi brake hoses slightly perrished no ply exposed at time of test.

n/s/r & o/s/r chassis slightly corroded not to x/s at time of test.

Pass 15 Jul 2013 63,813 miles

rear underbody slightly corroded not to x/s at time of test.

Pass 13 Jun 2012 63,551 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 63,551 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 62,124 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside front shock absorber bush worn

Pass 9 Jun 2010 58,794 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 57,610 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 55,680 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 53,873 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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R727 BHU is a 1997 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 1997 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 51,989 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 R727 BHU, 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 29 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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R727 BHU is a 1997 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 4 September 1997.

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