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AMJ 438F

2017 Volkswagen Beetle

Brown Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2024
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

52,697 mi
Last recorded52,697 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2023
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Beetle31,417 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAMJ 438F
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2017
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2023 52,697 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 52,574 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear of inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2022 52,410 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2021 52,134 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 45,767 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2017 45,744 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside Temporary rectification carried out. (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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AMJ 438F is a 2017 Volkswagen Beetle in Brown with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AMJ 438F, 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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What year was AMJ 438F registered?

AMJ 438F is a 2017 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 13 July 2017.

Is AMJ 438F safe to buy?

The MOT history for AMJ 438F shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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