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EK67 FDP

2017 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

36,948 mi
Last recorded36,948 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Beetle31,417 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK67 FDP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 36,948 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2024 33,267 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2024 33,267 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Sep 2023 28,529 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 24,446 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2022 24,384 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 19,381 miles

O/S/F, N/S/F and O/S/R tyres cracking

Pass 2 Oct 2020 14,689 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2020 14,689 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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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EK67 FDP is a 2017 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EK67 FDP, 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 EK67 FDP registered?

EK67 FDP is a 2017 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 28 September 2017.

Is EK67 FDP safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK67 FDP shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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