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HUI 840

2017 Volkswagen Beetle

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

91,931 mi
Last recorded91,931 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Beetle31,417 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHUI 840
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 91,931 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 77,070 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2024 77,070 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 62,326 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2022 43,904 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 30,630 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 22,279 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge 235/45x18 (5.2.3 (e))

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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HUI 840 is a 2017 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel 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 HUI 840, 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 HUI 840?

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What year was HUI 840 registered?

HUI 840 is a 2017 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 15 September 2017.

Is HUI 840 safe to buy?

The MOT history for HUI 840 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.

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