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X17 GLB

2016 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

51,533 mi
Last recorded51,533 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Beetle36,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX17 GLB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 51,533 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2025 48,770 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2025 48,766 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Back (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Back (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2024 45,652 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 42,185 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2023 42,185 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2022 36,211 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone mount

Nearside Wiper smearing slightly

Pass 22 Jun 2021 27,363 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2020 21,757 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 16,124 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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X17 GLB is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2016 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.1% with a typical mileage of 36,856 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 X17 GLB, 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 10 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 X17 GLB registered?

X17 GLB is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 July 2016.

Is X17 GLB safe to buy?

The MOT history for X17 GLB shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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