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J4 FHS

2017 Volkswagen Beetle

White Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

84,586 mi
Last recorded84,586 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Beetle31,417 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ4 FHS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 84,586 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin should be replaced. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Should be kept under observation. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Should be kept under observation. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2025 76,539 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2025 76,529 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 66,779 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both o/s and n/s. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both o/s and n/s , becoming slightly corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2024 66,779 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both o/s and n/s. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both o/s and n/s , becoming slightly corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 55,228 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2023 55,226 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin should be replaced (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 43,833 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2022 43,788 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords also cracking on tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2021 36,334 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 24,123 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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J4 FHS is a 2017 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 J4 FHS, 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 J4 FHS registered?

J4 FHS is a 2017 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 8 March 2017.

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