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BDL 170T

1991 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1303cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2017
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

37,311 mi
Last recorded37,311 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2016
Typical for 1991 Volkswagen Beetle54,745 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBDL 170T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,303cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2016 37,311 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2013 37,247 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2013 37,247 miles

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

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.2.C.1h)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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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BDL 170T is a 1991 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,303cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1991 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 54,745 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 BDL 170T, 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 35 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BDL 170T?

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What year was BDL 170T registered?

BDL 170T is a 1991 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 20 August 1991.

Is BDL 170T safe to buy?

The MOT history for BDL 170T shows 3 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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