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BX67 XAM

2017 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,938 mi
Last recorded71,938 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Beetle31,417 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX67 XAM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 71,938 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2024 59,738 miles

undertrays fitted at the time of the test

Fail 9 Oct 2024 59,738 miles

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

undertrays fitted at the time of the test

Pass 9 Oct 2023 47,882 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 40,248 miles

Rear light out put reduced by product on lenses

Fail 24 Sep 2022 40,246 miles

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

Rear light out put reduced by product on lenses

Pass 22 Sep 2021 32,563 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2020 24,266 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Aug 2020 24,266 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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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BX67 XAM is a 2017 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BX67 XAM, 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 BX67 XAM registered?

BX67 XAM is a 2017 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 September 2017.

Is BX67 XAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for BX67 XAM shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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