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J121 MSC

2017 Volkswagen Beetle

White Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

62,298 mi
Last recorded62,298 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Beetle31,417 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ121 MSC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 62,298 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2024 56,662 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2024 56,662 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 51,290 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres edges perishing 215/55/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 45,341 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres perishing on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 36,977 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 26,792 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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J121 MSC is a 2017 Volkswagen Beetle in White 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 J121 MSC, 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 J121 MSC?

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What year was J121 MSC registered?

J121 MSC is a 2017 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 25 September 2017.

Is J121 MSC safe to buy?

The MOT history for J121 MSC 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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