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AJ12 FEB

2017 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Electric
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

89,795 mi
Last recorded89,795 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Beetle31,417 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ12 FEB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typeElectric

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50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 89,795 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases MIDDLE PIPE (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened N/S & O/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened N/S & O/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2026 89,753 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (marked) within 30cm of seat mounting and the seat belt is mounted to the seat (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking Brake caliper is damp suspect it to be leaking brake fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Fog lamp lens cracked but still working

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated boot split (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2025 147,206 miles

Nearside Front DRL working 50%

Offside Front DRL working only 50%

Fail 2 Dec 2025 147,206 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn camber arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn camber arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn camber arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front DRL working 50%

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement camber arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front DRL working only 50%

Pass 24 Jan 2025 84,757 miles

Offside Front fog light lens damaged/cracked

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2024 134,080 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Daytime running lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play camber arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement camber arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement camber arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Daytime running lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play camber arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement camber arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement camber arm shock absorber bush has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement camber arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 78,760 miles

Central Lower exhaust clamp corroded

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 118,182 miles

Front Both front daytime running lights not working

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Camber arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Camber arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Camber arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Camber arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Camber arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Camber arm shock absorber bush has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Camber arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2023 118,182 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Both front daytime running lights not working

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Camber arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Camber arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Camber arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Camber arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Camber arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Camber arm shock absorber bush has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Camber arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 72,802 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2022 98,339 miles

Nearside Front Daytime running lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Daytime running lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Camber arm shock absorber bush has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement camber arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2022 98,338 miles

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Daytime running lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Daytime running lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Camber arm shock absorber bush has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement camber arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 64,461 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 77,558 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement camber arm bush has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Toe arm bush has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement camber arm bush has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 58,313 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

center exhaust clamp corroded heavily.

Fail 3 Feb 2021 58,313 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

center exhaust clamp corroded heavily.

Pass 8 Dec 2020 60,853 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement camber arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 55,508 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 48,338 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2019 48,249 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jan 2018 35,621 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 22,102 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 12,610 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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AJ12 FEB is a 2017 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 AJ12 FEB, 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.

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AJ12 FEB is a 2017 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 15 December 2017.

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