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836 UYW

2017 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2022
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

37,504 mi
Last recorded37,504 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2021
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Beetle31,417 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration836 UYW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2017
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,184cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2021 37,504 miles
Fail 26 May 2021 37,491 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle fouling suspension on left hand lock (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Rear brake drum and back plate damp.

Pass 1 Nov 2018 36,859 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2018 36,858 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake hose insecure

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

Fail 10 Oct 2018 36,858 miles

Front Floor excessively deteriorated spare wheel well (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (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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836 UYW is a 2017 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,184cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 836 UYW, 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 836 UYW registered?

836 UYW is a 2017 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 8 July 2017.

Is 836 UYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for 836 UYW shows 5 tests with a 40% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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