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KY66 DJX

2017 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

88,203 mi
Last recorded88,203 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Beetle31,417 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY66 DJX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2017
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 88,203 miles
Fail 28 May 2026 88,171 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2025 79,523 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2024 70,641 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2024 70,582 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 61,233 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 52,733 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 41,995 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 36,048 miles

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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KY66 DJX is a 2017 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,968cc diesel 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 KY66 DJX, 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

How do I check the history of KY66 DJX?

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What year was KY66 DJX registered?

KY66 DJX is a 2017 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 30 January 2017.

Is KY66 DJX safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY66 DJX 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.

Does KY66 DJX have outstanding finance?

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