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C21 LNF

2017 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

61,960 mi
Last recorded61,960 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Beetle31,417 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC21 LNF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 61,960 miles

unable to see all components on underside due to covers

Pass 6 Mar 2025 55,059 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2024 51,003 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2024 51,003 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2024 50,764 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear out side no cords showing n/s rear

Pass 7 Mar 2023 47,785 miles

Offside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 37,098 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 27,769 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2021 27,769 miles

Steering column attachment defective (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 26,354 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 25,581 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2020 25,580 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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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C21 LNF is a 2017 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 C21 LNF, 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

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What year was C21 LNF registered?

C21 LNF is a 2017 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 29 September 2017.

Is C21 LNF safe to buy?

The MOT history for C21 LNF shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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