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GM17 MBO

2017 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

65,704 mi
Last recorded65,704 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Beetle31,417 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGM17 MBO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 65,704 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2025 62,352 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 60,062 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2024 60,062 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2023 59,096 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 52,543 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2022 48,977 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 30,779 miles
Pass 22 Jun 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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GM17 MBO is a 2017 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GM17 MBO, 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 GM17 MBO registered?

GM17 MBO is a 2017 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 30 June 2017.

Is GM17 MBO safe to buy?

The MOT history for GM17 MBO shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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