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DO17 KAY

2017 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

87,562 mi
Last recorded87,562 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Beetle31,417 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDO17 KAY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 4 Sep 2025 87,562 miles

n/s/f inner driveshaft boot seeping grease

n/s/r tyre cracking towards edges

Pass 16 Dec 2024 83,882 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/55R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm - 215/55R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2023 74,571 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm - 215/55R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 60,901 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 48,656 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 40,154 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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DO17 KAY is a 2017 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DO17 KAY, 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 DO17 KAY registered?

DO17 KAY is a 2017 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 22 December 2017.

Is DO17 KAY safe to buy?

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