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KV17 BYZ

2017 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

56,550 mi
Last recorded56,550 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Beetle31,417 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV17 BYZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 56,550 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2025 50,718 miles

both rear tyres badly cracked

Fail 22 Jan 2025 50,718 miles

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

both rear tyres badly cracked

Pass 23 Jan 2024 44,432 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning intermit (4.5.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s rear badly cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 37,924 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 32,348 miles

rear tyres small cracks

Pass 27 Jan 2021 26,926 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 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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KV17 BYZ is a 2017 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver 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 KV17 BYZ, 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

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What year was KV17 BYZ registered?

KV17 BYZ is a 2017 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 18 July 2017.

Is KV17 BYZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KV17 BYZ 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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