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DL17 WKP

2017 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

44,941 mi
Last recorded44,941 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Beetle31,417 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL17 WKP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 44,941 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2026 44,941 miles

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

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2025 41,004 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2024 36,415 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 29,539 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2022 23,636 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 18,496 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge osf nsf (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Jun 2021 18,496 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge osf nsf (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Jun 2021 18,411 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2020 15,130 miles

all 4 tyres perishing

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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DL17 WKP is a 2017 Volkswagen Beetle in Red 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 DL17 WKP, 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 DL17 WKP registered?

DL17 WKP is a 2017 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 28 July 2017.

Is DL17 WKP safe to buy?

The MOT history for DL17 WKP shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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