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CJ66 BUG

2017 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

75,923 mi
Last recorded75,923 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Beetle31,417 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCJ66 BUG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 21 May 2026 75,923 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs have worn pitted lips on the inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Cracked in zone B less than 40mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 May 2025 62,206 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Cracked in zone B less than 40mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts are feathering on the inner edges 235/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 May 2024 48,249 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rears (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2023 35,082 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 23,309 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2021 8,624 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 7,061 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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CJ66 BUG is a 2017 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 CJ66 BUG, 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 CJ66 BUG registered?

CJ66 BUG is a 2017 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 7 July 2017.

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