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DK17 YNG

2017 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

53,120 mi
Last recorded53,120 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Beetle31,417 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK17 YNG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 53,120 miles

o/s/f lower suspension arm rear bush worn

o/s/f tyre on 3mm 215/55/17

oil leek on engine

Fail 31 Jan 2026 53,120 miles

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

o/s/f lower suspension arm rear bush worn

o/s/f tyre on 3mm 215/55/17

oil leek on engine

Pass 25 Jan 2025 42,728 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2025 42,728 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2024 31,353 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 23,204 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres slightly cracked between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 19,256 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres slightly cracked between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 13,844 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres slightly cracked between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 10,779 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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DK17 YNG is a 2017 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,395cc 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 DK17 YNG, 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 YNG registered?

DK17 YNG is a 2017 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 29 March 2017.

Is DK17 YNG safe to buy?

The MOT history for DK17 YNG 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 DK17 YNG have outstanding finance?

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