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AN15 EVS

2016 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

37,547 mi
Last recorded37,547 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Beetle36,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAN15 EVS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 7 Jul 2025 37,547 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 33,156 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 27,704 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2022 21,579 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 15,554 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracking but not to excess strongly advise (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2020 12,906 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 10,168 miles

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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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AN15 EVS is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 AN15 EVS, 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

How do I check the history of AN15 EVS?

You can check the full history of AN15 EVS by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AN15 EVS registered?

AN15 EVS is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 30 June 2016.

Is AN15 EVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AN15 EVS shows 7 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 AN15 EVS have outstanding finance?

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