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JRW 8V

2017 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

26,878 mi
Last recorded26,878 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Beetle31,417 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJRW 8V
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 26,878 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edge and perishing 215/55/17

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

Pass 28 Aug 2025 25,088 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2025 24,228 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2025 24,214 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side no effort (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

long handbrake travel

Pass 9 Jan 2024 22,363 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 20,269 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2023 20,253 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 15,299 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2020 10,959 miles
Pass 23 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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JRW 8V is a 2017 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 JRW 8V, 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

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What year was JRW 8V registered?

JRW 8V is a 2017 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 July 2017.

Is JRW 8V safe to buy?

The MOT history for JRW 8V shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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