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LB17 GKN

2017 Volkswagen Beetle

White Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

78,208 mi
Last recorded78,208 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Beetle31,417 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB17 GKN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 31 Jul 2026 78,208 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2025 63,038 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2024 46,215 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2023 36,988 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 29,405 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 22,316 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2020 18,598 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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LB17 GKN is a 2017 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 LB17 GKN, 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.

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What year was LB17 GKN registered?

LB17 GKN is a 2017 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 31 July 2017.

Is LB17 GKN safe to buy?

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