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A5 GUY

2016 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

19,896 mi
Last recorded19,896 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Beetle36,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 GUY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 10 Feb 2026 19,896 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 17,urgent (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 17,urgent (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2025 19,358 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2024 18,758 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 17,081 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 15,938 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2021 15,122 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2020 13,837 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 12,044 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test permits moved from drivers view (3.1 (a) (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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A5 GUY is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 A5 GUY, 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 A5 GUY registered?

A5 GUY is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 21 April 2016.

Is A5 GUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for A5 GUY shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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