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DK17 NFN

2017 Volkswagen Beetle

White Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

64,666 mi
Last recorded64,666 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Beetle31,417 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK17 NFN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2026 64,666 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2025 55,646 miles

oil light on dash

service light on

Fail 15 Jan 2025 55,646 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

oil light on dash

service light on

Pass 13 Sep 2023 45,825 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2023 45,823 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2022 37,241 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2022 37,241 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 28,587 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 21,248 miles

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

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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DK17 NFN is a 2017 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,197cc petrol 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 DK17 NFN, 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 DK17 NFN registered?

DK17 NFN is a 2017 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 2 March 2017.

Is DK17 NFN safe to buy?

The MOT history for DK17 NFN 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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