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AB16 ALT

2017 Volkswagen Beetle

White Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

38,413 mi
Last recorded38,413 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Beetle31,417 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB16 ALT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 31 Oct 2025 38,413 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2024 36,518 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 32,015 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2022 27,011 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2021 19,914 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 15,071 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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AB16 ALT is a 2017 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 AB16 ALT, 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 AB16 ALT registered?

AB16 ALT is a 2017 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 23 October 2017.

Is AB16 ALT safe to buy?

The MOT history for AB16 ALT shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AB16 ALT have outstanding finance?

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