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AL11 PEE

2017 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

21,535 mi
Last recorded21,535 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Beetle31,417 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAL11 PEE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 21,535 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2024 21,096 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 20,661 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2023 20,661 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 17,497 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2022 17,497 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2021 14,877 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Sep 2021 14,877 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 10,599 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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AL11 PEE is a 2017 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 AL11 PEE, 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 AL11 PEE?

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What year was AL11 PEE registered?

AL11 PEE is a 2017 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 28 September 2017.

Is AL11 PEE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AL11 PEE shows 9 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.

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