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K77 MEX

1997 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

10,039 mi
Last recorded10,039 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Beetle51,989 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK77 MEX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2025 10,039 miles

All under body of vehicle corrieded but not excessive

Pass 19 Jun 2024 9,858 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Half shaft leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 9,789 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Half shaft slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 9,574 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 7,873 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 7,208 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 44,925 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

exhaust corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2014 44,925 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

exhaust corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2013 3,787 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 3,787 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 22 Nov 2011 3,777 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Upper Trailing arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Trailing arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

BOTH REAR TYRES SLIGHT CRACKING IN SIDE WALLS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 11 Nov 2010 97,835 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 93,672 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 23 Nov 2009 93,672 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Pass 21 Jan 2009 86,175 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 9 Nov 2007 76,444 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 71,737 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2006 71,737 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front 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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K77 MEX is a 1997 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 1997 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 51,989 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 K77 MEX, 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 29 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was K77 MEX registered?

K77 MEX is a 1997 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is K77 MEX safe to buy?

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