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DP17 UAK

2017 Volkswagen Beetle

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

52,564 mi
Last recorded52,564 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Beetle31,417 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDP17 UAK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 52,564 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2025 52,564 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 Aug 2024 46,992 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2024 46,991 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Oct 2022 42,376 miles

Covers fitted obscuring some items of test

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

Pass 14 Oct 2021 38,958 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 37,570 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 27,947 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2020

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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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DP17 UAK is a 2017 Volkswagen Beetle in White 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 DP17 UAK, 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 DP17 UAK registered?

DP17 UAK is a 2017 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 20 July 2017.

Is DP17 UAK safe to buy?

The MOT history for DP17 UAK 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.

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