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FGZ 3494

2017 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

32,189 mi
Last recorded32,189 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Beetle31,417 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFGZ 3494
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 32,189 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 29,107 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 24,225 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2023 24,198 miles

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

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

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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FGZ 3494 is a 2017 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FGZ 3494, 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

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What year was FGZ 3494 registered?

FGZ 3494 is a 2017 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 9 September 2017.

Is FGZ 3494 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FGZ 3494 shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FGZ 3494 have outstanding finance?

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