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BO10 FOO

2017 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

36,047 mi
Last recorded36,047 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Beetle31,417 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBO10 FOO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2017
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 36,047 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2024 32,966 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2023 30,277 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2023 30,275 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 27,302 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 23,660 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2021 23,306 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2020 18,670 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Dec 2020 18,670 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2020

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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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BO10 FOO is a 2017 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BO10 FOO, 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 BO10 FOO registered?

BO10 FOO is a 2017 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 18 July 2017.

Is BO10 FOO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BO10 FOO shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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