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ELF 10J

2017 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

17,326 mi
Last recorded17,326 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Beetle31,417 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationELF 10J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 10 Feb 2026 17,326 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2025 16,712 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2024 16,037 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 14,853 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/55R17 (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 3 Feb 2022 12,892 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 10,662 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 9,091 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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ELF 10J is a 2017 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,197cc petrol 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 ELF 10J, 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 ELF 10J?

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What year was ELF 10J registered?

ELF 10J is a 2017 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 8 March 2017.

Is ELF 10J safe to buy?

The MOT history for ELF 10J shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does ELF 10J have outstanding finance?

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