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DT17 GEK

2017 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2025
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

60,920 mi
Last recorded60,920 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2024
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Beetle31,417 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDT17 GEK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 2 Nov 2024 60,920 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 57,289 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 54,680 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 47,201 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front 3mm worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 38,134 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 31,174 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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DT17 GEK is a 2017 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,197cc petrol 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 DT17 GEK, 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 DT17 GEK registered?

DT17 GEK is a 2017 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 29 June 2017.

Is DT17 GEK safe to buy?

The MOT history for DT17 GEK shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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