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ET66 EKE

2017 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

60,728 mi
Last recorded60,728 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Beetle31,417 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET66 EKE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 14 Aug 2025 60,728 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2024 52,681 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 43,629 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 30,147 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 24,105 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 17,949 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 14,650 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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ET66 EKE is a 2017 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 ET66 EKE, 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 ET66 EKE?

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What year was ET66 EKE registered?

ET66 EKE is a 2017 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 20 January 2017.

Is ET66 EKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET66 EKE shows 7 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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