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GN66 JKJ

2017 Volkswagen Beetle

Pink Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2024
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

20,685 mi
Last recorded20,685 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2023
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Beetle31,417 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN66 JKJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2017
ColourPink
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2023 20,685 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2023 20,678 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 13,657 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 5,010 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 2,088 miles
Fail 15 May 2020 2,088 miles

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both headlights (4.1.2 (c))

Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a) (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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GN66 JKJ is a 2017 Volkswagen Beetle in Pink with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GN66 JKJ, 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 GN66 JKJ registered?

GN66 JKJ is a 2017 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 January 2017.

Is GN66 JKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN66 JKJ shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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