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17 MAX

2016 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

29,710 mi
Last recorded29,710 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Beetle36,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration17 MAX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 23 Oct 2025 29,710 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2024 26,230 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2023 24,110 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres have slight cracking to tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 21,396 miles

all four tyres cracked.

Pass 1 Oct 2021 18,004 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2020 16,232 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2019 10,617 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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17 MAX is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 17 MAX, 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

How do I check the history of 17 MAX?

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What year was 17 MAX registered?

17 MAX is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 29 April 2016.

Is 17 MAX safe to buy?

The MOT history for 17 MAX shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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