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AL04 MCD

2016 Volkswagen Beetle

White Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

61,576 mi
Last recorded61,576 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Beetle36,856 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAL04 MCD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 61,576 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2024 53,788 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2024 53,788 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 48,320 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 40,685 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 38,542 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 31,674 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Dec 2020 31,674 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Dec 2019 27,390 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2019 27,390 miles

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 21,790 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall scuffing and cut,cracking in tread..3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread and at 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Scrubbing/Cracking in tread and at 3mm tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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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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AL04 MCD is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AL04 MCD, 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.

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What year was AL04 MCD registered?

AL04 MCD is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 4 March 2016.

Is AL04 MCD safe to buy?

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