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AE17 VAX

2017 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

15,968 mi
Last recorded15,968 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2025
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Beetle31,417 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE17 VAX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2017
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2025 15,968 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2024 14,894 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2023 13,572 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 11,900 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 10,698 miles

Strong advice:Nearside front tyre heavily cracked/perished

Strong advice:Nearside rear tyre heavily cracked/perished

Strong advice:Offside front tyre heavily cracked/perished

Strong advice:Offside rear tyre heavily cracked/perished

Fail 19 Feb 2021 10,698 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Strong advice:Nearside front tyre heavily cracked/perished

Strong advice:Nearside rear tyre heavily cracked/perished

Strong advice:Offside front tyre heavily cracked/perished

Strong advice:Offside rear tyre heavily cracked/perished

Pass 24 Feb 2020 9,433 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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AE17 VAX is a 2017 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AE17 VAX, 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 AE17 VAX?

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What year was AE17 VAX registered?

AE17 VAX is a 2017 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 8 March 2017.

Is AE17 VAX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE17 VAX shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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