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AE66 HXO

2017 Volkswagen Beetle

White Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2026
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

54,977 mi
Last recorded54,977 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2025
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Beetle31,417 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE66 HXO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2025 54,977 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2025 54,964 miles

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 42,406 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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AE66 HXO is a 2017 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 AE66 HXO, 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 AE66 HXO?

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What year was AE66 HXO registered?

AE66 HXO is a 2017 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 April 2017.

Is AE66 HXO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE66 HXO shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AE66 HXO have outstanding finance?

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