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H23 ROO

2017 Volkswagen Beetle

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

63,623 mi
Last recorded63,623 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Beetle31,417 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH23 ROO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 6 Aug 2026 63,623 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Aug 2025 54,638 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2024 45,287 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 40,491 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn below 1.6mm on inner tread 215/55R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroding on inner friction surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn below 1.6mm on inner tread 215/55R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Nov 2023 40,491 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn below 1.6mm on inner tread 215/55R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroding on inner friction surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn below 1.6mm on inner tread 215/55R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 34,202 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2022 34,202 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2021 30,638 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2021 30,638 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 28,031 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 24 Nov 2020 28,031 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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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H23 ROO is a 2017 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 H23 ROO, 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 H23 ROO registered?

H23 ROO is a 2017 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 24 November 2017.

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