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K11 GBO

2017 Volkswagen Beetle

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

44,217 mi
Last recorded44,217 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Beetle31,417 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK11 GBO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 44,217 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2026 44,215 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2025 42,465 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2024 40,395 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2024 40,390 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2023 37,945 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 37,400 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 36,655 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 29,984 miles

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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K11 GBO is a 2017 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 K11 GBO, 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 K11 GBO?

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What year was K11 GBO registered?

K11 GBO is a 2017 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 10 September 2017.

Is K11 GBO safe to buy?

The MOT history for K11 GBO shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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