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BA11 EDW

2017 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

25,122 mi
Last recorded25,122 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Beetle31,417 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA11 EDW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 25,122 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2025 22,705 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2025 22,705 miles

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 8 May 2024 16,330 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2024 16,095 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 14,711 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 12,671 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2022 12,671 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2021 11,559 miles
Pass 20 Jul 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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BA11 EDW is a 2017 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BA11 EDW, 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.

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What year was BA11 EDW registered?

BA11 EDW is a 2017 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 28 July 2017.

Is BA11 EDW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BA11 EDW shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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