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FL05 DUB

2017 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

26,127 mi
Last recorded26,127 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Beetle31,417 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL05 DUB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2017
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 26,127 miles

t.p.m.s lamp on

Fail 28 Jan 2026 26,082 miles

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

t.p.m.s lamp on

Pass 29 Jan 2025 24,218 miles

Coolant leak ()

Fail 29 Jan 2025 24,218 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Pass 25 Jan 2024 20,552 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2024 20,552 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 17,726 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Jan 2023 17,726 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 15,218 miles

Both rear tyres are perishing.

Offside front tyre is perishing.

Offside wiper smears.

Pass 3 Feb 2021 13,284 miles

Both Rear Tyres and Offside Front Tyre starting to perish

Fail 29 Jan 2021 13,280 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

All tyres are perishing.

TPMS light is on.

Pass 23 Jan 2020 11,949 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (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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FL05 DUB is a 2017 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 FL05 DUB, 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 FL05 DUB registered?

FL05 DUB is a 2017 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 28 January 2017.

Is FL05 DUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL05 DUB shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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