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GJ17 UGU

2017 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

48,131 mi
Last recorded48,131 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Beetle31,417 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ17 UGU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 48,131 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2025 35,258 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2025 35,215 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 30,210 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 26,921 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2023 26,921 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Mar 2022 23,738 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2022 23,738 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 19,679 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 13,700 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing In Between Treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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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GJ17 UGU is a 2017 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 GJ17 UGU, 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 GJ17 UGU registered?

GJ17 UGU is a 2017 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 17 March 2017.

Is GJ17 UGU safe to buy?

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