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HR04 OPE

2017 Volkswagen Beetle

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests29 (23 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate79.3%

Mileage

65,487 mi
Last recorded65,487 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Beetle31,417 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHR04 OPE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

23 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 65,487 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2026 65,487 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2025 63,646 miles

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

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

undertrays

Pass 8 Aug 2025 82,833 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 60,988 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2024 82,590 miles

both sills corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2023 60,045 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 80,170 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2023 80,170 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 52,152 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 78,371 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2021 36,061 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 77,050 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 25,193 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2020 25,193 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))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2020 75,747 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 73,789 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 71,031 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 68,782 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 66,650 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 63,214 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 63,001 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2014 61,988 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 61,988 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 54,818 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2013 54,818 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 45,834 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Jun 2012 45,834 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 33,169 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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HR04 OPE is a 2017 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.3%.

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 HR04 OPE, 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 HR04 OPE registered?

HR04 OPE is a 2017 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 10 March 2017.

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