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CF17 UBC

2017 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

82,937 mi
Last recorded82,937 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Beetle31,417 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF17 UBC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 82,937 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2025 82,930 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 72,711 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 62,293 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2022 51,627 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm and starting to perish (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 41,875 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 33,510 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2020 33,510 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 18 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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CF17 UBC is a 2017 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,197cc 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 CF17 UBC, 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 CF17 UBC registered?

CF17 UBC is a 2017 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 26 June 2017.

Is CF17 UBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for CF17 UBC 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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