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137 UYU

2016 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1192cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2023
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

18,294 mi
Last recorded18,294 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2022
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Beetle36,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration137 UYU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2016
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,192cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2022 18,294 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2022 18,291 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 18,205 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

nocking noise from engine sounds like big end bearings

oil leak gear box area

Pass 16 Nov 2019 17,362 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2018 17,031 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2017 16,345 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2016 14,843 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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137 UYU is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2016 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.1% with a typical mileage of 36,856 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 137 UYU, 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 10 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 137 UYU registered?

137 UYU is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 24 November 2016.

Is 137 UYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for 137 UYU shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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