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A4 VVM

2016 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

56,485 mi
Last recorded56,485 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Beetle36,856 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA4 VVM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 56,485 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 20 May 2025 50,682 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Evidence of overheating (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 15 May 2025 50,680 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Evidence of overheating (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Jun 2023 48,900 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2022 46,292 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2021 43,894 miles

unable to assess some areas due to covers

Fail 29 Jun 2021 43,894 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

unable to assess some areas due to covers

Pass 3 Jul 2020 35,885 miles

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

engine cover and undertrays fitted

oil leak

Pass 2 Jul 2019 21,399 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on inner and outer edges, have cracks on inner and outer edges. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Jul 2019 21,398 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on inner and outer edges, have cracks on inner and outer edges. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 VVM is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 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 A4 VVM, 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 VVM registered?

A4 VVM is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 7 July 2016.

Is A4 VVM safe to buy?

The MOT history for A4 VVM shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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