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BE17 TLE

2017 Volkswagen Beetle

Orange Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

81,076 mi
Last recorded81,076 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Beetle31,417 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBE17 TLE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2017
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 17 Mar 2026 81,076 miles

Nearside 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 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2025 79,144 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn On Inner Edge 235/45/18 Y (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2024 78,611 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn On Inner Edge 235/45/18 Y (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2023 76,868 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 76,824 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs on axle (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin all pads on axle (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 65,902 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2021 57,776 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 47,048 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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BE17 TLE is a 2017 Volkswagen Beetle in Orange with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 BE17 TLE, 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 BE17 TLE registered?

BE17 TLE is a 2017 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 3 March 2017.

Is BE17 TLE safe to buy?

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