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EF17 WCW

2017 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 May 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

42,872 mi
Last recorded42,872 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Beetle31,417 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF17 WCW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2017
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 42,872 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective both starting to smear (3.4 (b) (i))

tpms on

Fail 30 Apr 2026 42,872 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both starting to smear (3.4 (b) (i))

tpms on

Pass 1 May 2025 42,200 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2024 40,529 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

tpms light on

Pass 28 Apr 2023 37,946 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2022 36,508 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 30,641 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2020 25,058 miles

Rear tyres perishing

Fail 20 Jul 2020 25,058 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Bulge inner sidewall. Tyre also perished and worn bold inner edge almost to cords. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cords exposed inner edge as worn to cords. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear tyres perishing

Pass 22 Jun 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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EF17 WCW is a 2017 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EF17 WCW, 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

How do I check the history of EF17 WCW?

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What year was EF17 WCW registered?

EF17 WCW is a 2017 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 30 June 2017.

Is EF17 WCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF17 WCW shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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