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AF67 YPJ

2017 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,901 mi
Last recorded70,901 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Beetle31,417 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF67 YPJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 70,901 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2025 70,901 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2024 62,785 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 51,074 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 42,447 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both rear has slight damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 18 Oct 2022 42,436 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working LED Unit (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both rear has slight damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 34,828 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge slightly worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge slightly worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 28,021 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2020 28,021 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235/45x18v (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235/45x18v (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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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AF67 YPJ is a 2017 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AF67 YPJ, 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 AF67 YPJ registered?

AF67 YPJ is a 2017 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 5 October 2017.

Is AF67 YPJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF67 YPJ shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AF67 YPJ have outstanding finance?

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