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L88 ANE

2017 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

50,665 mi
Last recorded50,665 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Beetle31,417 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL88 ANE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2017
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 5 Dec 2025 50,665 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2024 43,003 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2023 33,078 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2022 24,262 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 17,557 miles

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 13,540 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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L88 ANE is a 2017 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 L88 ANE, 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 L88 ANE registered?

L88 ANE is a 2017 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 21 December 2017.

Is L88 ANE safe to buy?

The MOT history for L88 ANE shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does L88 ANE have outstanding finance?

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