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LH59 PAW

2017 Volkswagen Beetle

White Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

37,828 mi
Last recorded37,828 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Beetle31,417 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLH59 PAW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 37,828 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2025 34,916 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2024 32,641 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 29,495 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2023 29,492 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2022 26,190 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 22,604 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 22,177 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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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LH59 PAW is a 2017 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 LH59 PAW, 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 LH59 PAW?

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What year was LH59 PAW registered?

LH59 PAW is a 2017 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 17 August 2017.

Is LH59 PAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for LH59 PAW shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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