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KW66 EFG

2017 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

65,993 mi
Last recorded65,993 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Beetle31,417 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW66 EFG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 65,993 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2025 65,993 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Aug 2024 55,402 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2024 55,401 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2023 45,724 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2022 41,424 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 35,179 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 4 Jan 2021 30,062 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2020 29,952 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2020 24,202 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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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KW66 EFG is a 2017 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 KW66 EFG, 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 KW66 EFG registered?

KW66 EFG is a 2017 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 4 January 2017.

Is KW66 EFG safe to buy?

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