1997 Volkswagen Beetle 1.6L Petrol · R727 BHU
1997 Volkswagen Beetle (1.6L, petrol). First registered 04/09/1997. Recorded mileage 68,126 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29/05/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 68,126 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 1600cc
R727 BHU Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/05/2023
- 68,126 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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R727 BHU Mileage History
- 08/11/202168,041 mi
- 31/05/202368,126 mi+85 mi
- 31/05/202368,126 mi
Average of roughly 55 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
R727 BHU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Volkswagen Beetle (R727 BHU) between November 2021 and May 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 31 May 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “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))”.
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