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CM17 BUG

2017 Volkswagen Beetle

White Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

55,030 mi
Last recorded55,030 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Beetle31,417 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCM17 BUG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 55,030 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped + cracked. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Feb 2026 55,029 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped + cracked. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2025 49,183 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2025 49,181 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2024 29,173 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 26,092 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2023 26,092 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2022 22,904 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 19,631 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 16,741 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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CM17 BUG is a 2017 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 CM17 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 CM17 BUG registered?

CM17 BUG is a 2017 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 23 March 2017.

Is CM17 BUG safe to buy?

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