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KX17 WCP

2017 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

59,844 mi
Last recorded59,844 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Beetle31,417 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX17 WCP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 59,844 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Mar 2026 59,816 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2025 51,952 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 44,196 miles

emissions too clean to detect

Fail 18 Mar 2024 44,196 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

emissions too clean to detect

Pass 10 Mar 2023 36,107 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 28,154 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 22,421 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 18,391 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2020 18,391 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside 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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KX17 WCP is a 2017 Volkswagen Beetle in Black 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 KX17 WCP, 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 KX17 WCP registered?

KX17 WCP is a 2017 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 March 2017.

Is KX17 WCP safe to buy?

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