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J250 HMW

2017 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

29,949 mi
Last recorded29,949 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Beetle31,417 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ250 HMW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 26 Aug 2025 29,949 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2025 28,817 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2024 26,628 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 24,082 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 21,021 miles

Front Lower Undertray Fitted not allowing full inspection of some components.

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

Pass 8 Feb 2021 17,812 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 15,665 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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J250 HMW is a 2017 Volkswagen Beetle in Red 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 J250 HMW, 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 J250 HMW?

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What year was J250 HMW registered?

J250 HMW is a 2017 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 March 2017.

Is J250 HMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for J250 HMW 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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