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CJ17 EXP

2017 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

29,022 mi
Last recorded29,022 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Beetle31,417 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCJ17 EXP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 29,022 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light mirror (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2026 29,022 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light mirror (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2025 27,550 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2024 23,758 miles

Nearside Front indicator lamp lense broken on mirror

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/55/17wr (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/55/17wr (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 20,783 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Jan 2022 16,121 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 13,508 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))

Pass 13 Jul 2020

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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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CJ17 EXP is a 2017 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 CJ17 EXP, 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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What year was CJ17 EXP registered?

CJ17 EXP is a 2017 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 21 July 2017.

Is CJ17 EXP safe to buy?

The MOT history for CJ17 EXP shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CJ17 EXP have outstanding finance?

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