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COU 11L

2017 Volkswagen Beetle

Orange Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

40,184 mi
Last recorded40,184 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Beetle31,417 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCOU 11L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2017
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 40,184 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2025 40,168 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2024 32,058 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2024 32,058 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 24,589 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2023 15,517 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 5,501 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 5,479 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 5,438 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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COU 11L is a 2017 Volkswagen Beetle in Orange with a 1,968cc diesel 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 COU 11L, 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

How do I check the history of COU 11L?

You can check the full history of COU 11L by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was COU 11L registered?

COU 11L is a 2017 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 17 February 2017.

Is COU 11L safe to buy?

The MOT history for COU 11L 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.

Does COU 11L have outstanding finance?

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