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J3 GFY

2017 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

60,068 mi
Last recorded60,068 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Beetle31,417 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ3 GFY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 60,068 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2026 60,067 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2025 54,101 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2025 54,101 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 47,967 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 18 Jul 2023 41,661 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2023 41,661 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2022 30,202 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2021 24,072 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 17,138 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020

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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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J3 GFY is a 2017 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 J3 GFY, 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 J3 GFY?

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What year was J3 GFY registered?

J3 GFY is a 2017 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 19 June 2017.

Is J3 GFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for J3 GFY shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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