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BC66 YUH

2017 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

55,097 mi
Last recorded55,097 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Beetle31,417 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC66 YUH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 55,097 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Jan 2026 55,097 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Feb 2025 42,665 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2024 32,213 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2024 32,213 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 23,348 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 11,771 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2021 9,679 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2021 9,679 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2020 8,662 miles

all tyres slight age cracking

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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BC66 YUH is a 2017 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BC66 YUH, 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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BC66 YUH is a 2017 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 4 February 2017.

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