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G2 KHB

2017 Volkswagen Beetle

Bronze Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

87,042 mi
Last recorded87,042 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Beetle31,417 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG2 KHB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2017
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 87,042 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2025 87,042 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low headlights both sides too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 85,976 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2023 83,903 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2023 83,903 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 82,143 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2022 82,143 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Mar 2022 76,075 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2022 75,884 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2021 57,569 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2021 57,563 miles

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2020 38,726 miles

Nearside 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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G2 KHB is a 2017 Volkswagen Beetle in Bronze with a 1,968cc diesel 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 G2 KHB, 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

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What year was G2 KHB registered?

G2 KHB is a 2017 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 3 March 2017.

Is G2 KHB safe to buy?

The MOT history for G2 KHB 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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