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FA17 THS

2017 Volkswagen Beetle

White Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

64,702 mi
Last recorded64,702 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Beetle31,417 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA17 THS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 28 Jan 2026 64,702 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2025 58,633 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 56,990 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2023 52,987 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 50,842 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 48,874 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 46,693 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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FA17 THS is a 2017 Volkswagen Beetle in White 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 FA17 THS, 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 FA17 THS?

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What year was FA17 THS registered?

FA17 THS is a 2017 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 29 June 2017.

Is FA17 THS safe to buy?

The MOT history for FA17 THS 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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