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BE03 TEL

2017 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

42,591 mi
Last recorded42,591 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Beetle31,417 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBE03 TEL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 10 Oct 2025 42,591 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2024 39,401 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 35,075 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 30,188 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 27,925 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 21,516 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (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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BE03 TEL is a 2017 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 BE03 TEL, 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

How do I check the history of BE03 TEL?

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What year was BE03 TEL registered?

BE03 TEL is a 2017 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 October 2017.

Is BE03 TEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BE03 TEL shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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