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JS53 MAY

2017 Volkswagen Beetle

Orange Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

24,439 mi
Last recorded24,439 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Beetle31,417 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJS53 MAY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2017
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 13 Jan 2026 24,439 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2025 22,782 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 19,434 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 17,691 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2020 15,870 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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JS53 MAY is a 2017 Volkswagen Beetle in Orange with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 JS53 MAY, 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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How do I check the history of JS53 MAY?

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What year was JS53 MAY registered?

JS53 MAY is a 2017 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 13 December 2017.

Is JS53 MAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for JS53 MAY shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does JS53 MAY have outstanding finance?

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