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J20 ATY

2017 Volkswagen Beetle

White Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

57,207 mi
Last recorded57,207 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2025
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Beetle31,417 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ20 ATY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2025 57,207 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 46,920 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2023 39,013 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))

Fail 2 Aug 2023 39,012 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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 17 Aug 2022 32,386 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 26,086 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2021 26,086 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 19,450 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (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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J20 ATY is a 2017 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 J20 ATY, 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 J20 ATY registered?

J20 ATY is a 2017 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 28 September 2017.

Is J20 ATY safe to buy?

The MOT history for J20 ATY shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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