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K222 ENM

2017 Volkswagen Beetle

Bronze Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

53,967 mi
Last recorded53,967 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Beetle31,417 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK222 ENM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2017
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 53,967 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Unevenly worn on inner edge also close to the limit in places (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Dec 2025 53,860 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Unevenly worn on inner edge also close to the limit in places (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Dec 2024 43,701 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2024 43,432 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2023 32,548 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2023 32,299 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2022 23,960 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both slightly perished on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 16,785 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 14,156 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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K222 ENM is a 2017 Volkswagen Beetle in Bronze with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 K222 ENM, 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 K222 ENM registered?

K222 ENM is a 2017 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 21 December 2017.

Is K222 ENM safe to buy?

The MOT history for K222 ENM shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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