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ET66 EVB

2017 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

69,916 mi
Last recorded69,916 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Beetle31,417 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET66 EVB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 17 Nov 2025 69,916 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2024 62,823 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2023 56,001 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2022 47,281 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 37,702 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2020 31,152 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 23,999 miles

Nearside Front 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))

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 EVB is a 2017 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,197cc petrol 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 EVB, 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 EVB?

You can check the full history of ET66 EVB by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was ET66 EVB registered?

ET66 EVB is a 2017 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 13 January 2017.

Is ET66 EVB safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET66 EVB 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.

Does ET66 EVB have outstanding finance?

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