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L222 RUD

2017 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

68,682 mi
Last recorded68,682 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Beetle31,417 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL222 RUD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 21 May 2026 68,682 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2025 68,510 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2024 55,598 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 16 Nov 2023 44,117 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 31,446 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 17,696 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 8,824 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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L222 RUD is a 2017 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 L222 RUD, 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 L222 RUD registered?

L222 RUD is a 2017 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 28 November 2017.

Is L222 RUD safe to buy?

The MOT history for L222 RUD shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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