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L12 GWY

2017 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

40,203 mi
Last recorded40,203 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Beetle31,417 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL12 GWY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 40,203 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2025 36,298 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2025 36,298 miles

Headlamp aim too high Both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2024 30,752 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 25,294 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 19,622 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres perished in tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 15,375 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 12,622 miles
Pass 15 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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L12 GWY is a 2017 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 L12 GWY, 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 L12 GWY?

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What year was L12 GWY registered?

L12 GWY is a 2017 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 23 June 2017.

Is L12 GWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for L12 GWY shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does L12 GWY have outstanding finance?

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