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B3 EEO

2017 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

70,187 mi
Last recorded70,187 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Beetle31,417 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB3 EEO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 70,187 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2024 69,420 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2024 69,420 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 65,105 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2023 65,046 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2022 54,262 miles

both front tyres low tread

Pass 25 Oct 2021 44,934 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2021 44,933 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2020 36,998 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly corroded on inner edge

Nearside Front tyre tread cracking-cord not exposed

Fail 30 Sep 2020 36,952 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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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B3 EEO is a 2017 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 B3 EEO, 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

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What year was B3 EEO registered?

B3 EEO is a 2017 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 30 September 2017.

Is B3 EEO safe to buy?

The MOT history for B3 EEO shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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