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K4 DKD

2017 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

57,187 mi
Last recorded57,187 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Beetle31,417 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK4 DKD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 57,187 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2025 51,145 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2024 45,734 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2024 45,734 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2023 40,243 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 34,385 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 27,262 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 23,510 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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K4 DKD is a 2017 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 K4 DKD, 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 K4 DKD registered?

K4 DKD is a 2017 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 3 August 2017.

Is K4 DKD safe to buy?

The MOT history for K4 DKD shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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