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LG17 HZD

2017 Volkswagen Beetle

Grey Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

19,099 mi
Last recorded19,099 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Beetle31,417 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG17 HZD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 19,099 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2025 18,341 miles

Offside Front wing damaged

Fail 24 Mar 2025 18,341 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front wing damaged

Pass 19 Mar 2024 16,849 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2023 14,895 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 13,543 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 11,679 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2021 11,679 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and one nail (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and one nail (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 10,338 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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LG17 HZD is a 2017 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LG17 HZD, 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 LG17 HZD registered?

LG17 HZD is a 2017 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 18 March 2017.

Is LG17 HZD safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG17 HZD shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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