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BF17 UJZ

2017 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2026
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

47,164 mi
Last recorded47,164 miles
Recorded on22 May 2025
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Beetle31,417 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF17 UJZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2017
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 22 May 2025 47,164 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2024 41,514 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 38,119 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 32,467 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 25,050 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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BF17 UJZ is a 2017 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BF17 UJZ, 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 BF17 UJZ?

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What year was BF17 UJZ registered?

BF17 UJZ is a 2017 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 5 August 2017.

Is BF17 UJZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF17 UJZ shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BF17 UJZ have outstanding finance?

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