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HY17 ZGE

2017 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

46,784 mi
Last recorded46,784 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Beetle31,417 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY17 ZGE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2017
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 12 Aug 2026 46,784 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2025 40,955 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2024 37,530 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 22 Feb 2023 32,407 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 27,449 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 18,516 miles

Offside Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 28 Feb 2020 11,699 miles

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

Front wipers smear

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (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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HY17 ZGE is a 2017 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 HY17 ZGE, 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 HY17 ZGE?

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What year was HY17 ZGE registered?

HY17 ZGE is a 2017 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 8 March 2017.

Is HY17 ZGE safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY17 ZGE shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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