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HE10 DEA

2017 Volkswagen Beetle

Grey Diesel 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

107,909 mi
Last recorded107,909 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Beetle31,417 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHE10 DEA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 107,909 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear both trailing arms corroding

Pass 4 Feb 2026 56,449 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2025 105,606 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2025 51,897 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2024 101,928 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Slightly stepped on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Slightly stepped on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Mar 2024 101,927 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Slightly stepped on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Slightly stepped on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 48,909 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2023 98,209 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 46,029 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 94,255 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2022 41,748 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 89,199 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 33,352 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 85,267 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 26,279 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 78,317 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 73,488 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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HE10 DEA is a 2017 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 HE10 DEA, 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 HE10 DEA registered?

HE10 DEA is a 2017 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 30 March 2017.

Is HE10 DEA safe to buy?

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