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KO17 XMY

2017 Volkswagen Beetle

White Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

42,202 mi
Last recorded42,202 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Beetle31,417 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKO17 XMY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 42,202 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2024 37,467 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2024 37,463 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2023 32,997 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 26,581 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 16,529 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 14,061 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyres slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2020

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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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KO17 XMY is a 2017 Volkswagen Beetle in White 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 KO17 XMY, 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 KO17 XMY?

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What year was KO17 XMY registered?

KO17 XMY is a 2017 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 21 June 2017.

Is KO17 XMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for KO17 XMY 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.

Does KO17 XMY have outstanding finance?

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