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HF67 PLJ

2017 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

35,264 mi
Last recorded35,264 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Beetle31,417 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF67 PLJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 35,264 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2025 28,865 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2025 28,858 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2023 17,198 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 12,395 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 5,948 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 5,023 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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HF67 PLJ is a 2017 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 HF67 PLJ, 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 HF67 PLJ?

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What year was HF67 PLJ registered?

HF67 PLJ is a 2017 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 22 December 2017.

Is HF67 PLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for HF67 PLJ shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HF67 PLJ have outstanding finance?

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