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A4 LDW

2016 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

47,278 mi
Last recorded47,278 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Beetle36,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA4 LDW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 47,278 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2024 41,862 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2023 37,791 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2023 37,791 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 32,476 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 26,647 miles

both front tyres slightly worn inner edges

both rear tyres have slight cracking in tread

rear brake pads 6mm approx left

Pass 15 Dec 2020 21,282 miles

both rear tyres have slight cracking in tread

Pass 2 Jan 2020 16,683 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 11,897 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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A4 LDW is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 A4 LDW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A4 LDW registered?

A4 LDW is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 13 January 2016.

Is A4 LDW safe to buy?

The MOT history for A4 LDW shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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