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AP17 WZM

2017 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

42,509 mi
Last recorded42,509 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Beetle31,417 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP17 WZM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 5 Aug 2025 42,509 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 36,387 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2023 32,403 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 28,705 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 12 May 2021 22,672 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 19,631 miles
Pass 30 May 2020

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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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AP17 WZM is a 2017 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AP17 WZM, 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 AP17 WZM?

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What year was AP17 WZM registered?

AP17 WZM is a 2017 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 7 June 2017.

Is AP17 WZM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP17 WZM 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.

Does AP17 WZM have outstanding finance?

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