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BR17 BUG

2017 Volkswagen Beetle

Orange Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

84,137 mi
Last recorded84,137 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Beetle31,417 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBR17 BUG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2017
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 84,137 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2025 70,750 miles

emissions too low to read / lip on front discs / slight corrosion on rear bottom arms / under covers fitted

Pass 2 Feb 2024 57,078 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 45,189 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2023 45,184 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 40,336 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 32,650 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 27,126 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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BR17 BUG is a 2017 Volkswagen Beetle in Orange with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 BR17 BUG, 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 BR17 BUG registered?

BR17 BUG is a 2017 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 2 March 2017.

Is BR17 BUG safe to buy?

The MOT history for BR17 BUG shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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