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KO17 XNW

2017 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

68,450 mi
Last recorded68,450 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Beetle31,417 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKO17 XNW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 68,450 miles

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

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

Fail 5 May 2026 68,450 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2025 62,789 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2023 41,044 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2023 41,038 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2022 35,151 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2021 28,939 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 25,210 miles
Pass 23 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 XNW is a 2017 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 KO17 XNW, 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 XNW registered?

KO17 XNW is a 2017 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 July 2017.

Is KO17 XNW safe to buy?

The MOT history for KO17 XNW shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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