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KO17 XNU

2017 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

34,446 mi
Last recorded34,446 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Beetle31,417 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKO17 XNU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2017
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 34,446 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2024 30,679 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2023 27,039 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2023 27,039 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2022 23,196 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 18,475 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2020 14,526 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front fog light lens damaged

Pass 25 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 XNU is a 2017 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,395cc 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 XNU, 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 XNU?

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What year was KO17 XNU registered?

KO17 XNU is a 2017 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 3 July 2017.

Is KO17 XNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for KO17 XNU 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 XNU have outstanding finance?

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