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F7 EMF

2017 Volkswagen Beetle

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

83,689 mi
Last recorded83,689 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Beetle31,417 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF7 EMF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 83,689 miles

Central exhaust sleeve poor condition

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted slight (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear park brake lazy in operation

Rear boot full

Fail 14 Apr 2026 83,689 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Central exhaust sleeve poor condition

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted slight (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear park brake lazy in operation

Rear boot full

Pass 11 Apr 2025 74,043 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Apr 2025 74,043 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2024 62,773 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 57,107 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s corroded inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 34% imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively o/s and n/s (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s and n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

under trays fitted obscuring testable items

Fail 12 Apr 2023 57,107 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s corroded inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 34% imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively o/s and n/s (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s and n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

under trays fitted obscuring testable items

Pass 15 Apr 2022 42,568 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2022 42,566 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 32,894 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 28 Feb 2020 26,679 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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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F7 EMF is a 2017 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 F7 EMF, 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 F7 EMF registered?

F7 EMF is a 2017 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 2 March 2017.

Is F7 EMF safe to buy?

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