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BD17 OET

2017 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

65,297 mi
Last recorded65,297 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Beetle31,417 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD17 OET
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2017
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 65,297 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak rear main area not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

tpms illuminated

Fail 17 Mar 2026 65,297 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak rear main area not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

tpms illuminated

Pass 7 Mar 2025 58,560 miles

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

boot release switch faulty

Pass 5 Mar 2024 52,413 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45R18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 26 Feb 2024 52,325 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45R18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2023 46,658 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2023 46,658 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 38,747 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 31,445 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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BD17 OET is a 2017 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow 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 BD17 OET, 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 BD17 OET registered?

BD17 OET is a 2017 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 28 March 2017.

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