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ADZ 288

2016 Volkswagen Beetle

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

31,951 mi
Last recorded31,951 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2025
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Beetle36,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationADZ 288
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 13 Mar 2025 31,951 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper blade split, still clears windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (i))

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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ADZ 288 is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 ADZ 288, 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 ADZ 288 registered?

ADZ 288 is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 27 May 2016.

Is ADZ 288 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ADZ 288 shows 1 test with a 0% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does ADZ 288 have outstanding finance?

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