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H17 CTT

2021 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

38,909 mi
Last recorded38,909 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH17 CTT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2021
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 38,909 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2025 95,116 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2025 33,485 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/50/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Jan 2025 33,475 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/50/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Dec 2024 84,377 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2024 25,346 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2024 71,918 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Boot twisted. (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 53,999 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt boot twisted (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt slightly split (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2021 40,533 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 35,894 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2020 35,894 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2019 31,507 miles

emissions to clean unable to obtain readings

unable to test lower engine area due to covers

unable to test most underside vehicle due to covers

unable to test most upper engine area due to covers

Fail 30 Aug 2019 31,460 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

emissions to clean unable to obtain readings

unable to test lower engine area due to covers

unable to test most underside vehicle due to covers

unable to test most upper engine area due to covers

Pass 6 Sep 2018 26,664 miles

under trays fitted unable to test most under side components

Pass 19 Sep 2017 20,946 miles

under trays fitted unable to test most under side components

Pass 9 Sep 2016 15,211 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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H17 CTT is a 2021 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,969cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 H17 CTT, 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 5 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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H17 CTT is a 2021 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 16 January 2021.

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