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KO17 XNV

2017 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

59,291 mi
Last recorded59,291 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Beetle31,417 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKO17 XNV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 59,291 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2025 52,261 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2024 47,578 miles

Front difficult to inspect front pads due to access

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn down to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear pads worn down to 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Jul 2024 47,487 miles

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

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener

Front difficult to inspect front pads due to access

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn down to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear pads worn down to 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2023 40,606 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx. 3-4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing/Splitting In Shoulders (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3-4mm Across Remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing/Splitting In Shoulders (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2022 36,093 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2021 30,924 miles

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test Mirror danglies and sticker

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner and outer shoulders perishing/cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner and outer shoulders perishing/cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 26,673 miles

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

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

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

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

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 XNV is a 2017 Volkswagen Beetle in Red 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 XNV, 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 KO17 XNV registered?

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

Is KO17 XNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for KO17 XNV 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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