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KJ17 WYR

2017 Volkswagen Beetle

Grey Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

27,086 mi
Last recorded27,086 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Beetle31,417 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ17 WYR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 27,086 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre is badly cracking / perishing

Offside Rear Tyre is badly cracking / perishing

Pass 23 Apr 2025 26,086 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2025 26,086 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 May 2024 25,296 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2024 25,268 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2023 24,073 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight perishing also evident (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 23,496 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Jun 2022 23,493 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 22,454 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge showing some light cracks within tread pattern (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jun 2020 19,998 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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KJ17 WYR is a 2017 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 KJ17 WYR, 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 KJ17 WYR registered?

KJ17 WYR is a 2017 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 20 June 2017.

Is KJ17 WYR safe to buy?

The MOT history for KJ17 WYR shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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