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L300 MGL

2017 Volkswagen Beetle

White Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

45,979 mi
Last recorded45,979 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Beetle31,417 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL300 MGL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 20 Jun 2026 45,979 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2025 40,783 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2024 36,166 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2023 29,139 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.90mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.90mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 22,374 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both sides

engine/under covers

Pass 14 Jun 2021 17,092 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

top covers under trays ill covers fitted

Pass 8 Jun 2020 13,346 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

top covers under trays sill covers fitted

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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L300 MGL is a 2017 Volkswagen Beetle in White 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 L300 MGL, 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 L300 MGL registered?

L300 MGL is a 2017 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 29 June 2017.

Is L300 MGL safe to buy?

The MOT history for L300 MGL 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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