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FG17 CEU

2017 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

86,798 mi
Last recorded86,798 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Beetle31,417 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG17 CEU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 86,798 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/55/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2025 75,721 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2025 75,720 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2024 63,226 miles
Fail 31 May 2024 63,100 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2023 49,171 miles

Front Lower Undertray Fitted not allowing full inspection of some components.

Fail 26 May 2023 49,169 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rubber Broken (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rubber Broken (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Undertray Fitted not allowing full inspection of some components.

Pass 27 May 2022 38,152 miles

Front Lower Undertray Fitted not allowing full inspection of some components.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rubber Bush Split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rubber Bush Split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 30,673 miles

Both rear tyres slightly cracking

Pass 25 Jun 2020 21,828 miles
Pass 19 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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FG17 CEU is a 2017 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,197cc petrol 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 FG17 CEU, 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 FG17 CEU?

You can check the full history of FG17 CEU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was FG17 CEU registered?

FG17 CEU is a 2017 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 28 April 2017.

Is FG17 CEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG17 CEU 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.

Does FG17 CEU have outstanding finance?

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