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FD17 CHO

2017 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

45,754 mi
Last recorded45,754 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Beetle31,417 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD17 CHO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 45,754 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2025 42,652 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2024 39,434 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2023 37,321 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NSR tyre has severe perishing and cracking to shoulders and within the tread block, 2016 dated. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OSR tyre has severe perishing and cracking to shoulders and within the tread block, 2016 dated. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Jun 2023 37,320 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn NSF lower arm rearmost bush delaminated from the centre pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Engine oil overfull

Nearside Front NSF wheel inner, steering/suspension components and brake caliper covered in grease. No sign of split or leaks from CV boot, noted tie wrap on inner of boot. Assume recent replacement CV boot without a clean up.

Nearside Front Nail in tyre Nail in NSF tyre, chalked.

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NSR tyre has severe perishing and cracking to shoulders and within the tread block, 2016 dated. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OSR tyre has severe perishing and cracking to shoulders and within the tread block, 2016 dated. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2022 35,250 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres cracking also stepping on inner edge 235/45r18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 May 2022 35,249 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres cracking also stepping on inner edge 235/45r18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2021 31,936 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres cracking in tread 235/45r18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2020 22,863 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2020 22,863 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2020

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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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FD17 CHO is a 2017 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FD17 CHO, 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 FD17 CHO registered?

FD17 CHO is a 2017 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 29 April 2017.

Is FD17 CHO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD17 CHO shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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