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FY17 ZPK

2017 Volkswagen Beetle

Orange Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

53,402 mi
Last recorded53,402 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Beetle31,417 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY17 ZPK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2017
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 53,402 miles
Pass 15 May 2025 47,675 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2024 44,081 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2024 44,081 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 36,533 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 27,163 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 19,178 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2021 19,172 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2020 18,164 miles

rear bumper damaged unlikely to become detached

Fail 19 Jun 2020 18,164 miles

Rear Boot lid component damaged and likely to cause injury Boot lid strut failed (6.2.1 (a) (i))

rear bumper damaged unlikely to become detached

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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FY17 ZPK is a 2017 Volkswagen Beetle in Orange with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FY17 ZPK, 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 FY17 ZPK?

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What year was FY17 ZPK registered?

FY17 ZPK is a 2017 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 25 July 2017.

Is FY17 ZPK safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY17 ZPK shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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