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BV17 KVW

2017 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

59,675 mi
Last recorded59,675 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Beetle31,417 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV17 KVW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 59,675 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 52,410 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 45,158 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 37,065 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 34,351 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 11 Dec 2021 34,351 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 27,024 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 17 Nov 2020 27,024 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 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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BV17 KVW is a 2017 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BV17 KVW, 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 BV17 KVW registered?

BV17 KVW is a 2017 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 14 June 2017.

Is BV17 KVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV17 KVW shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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