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C10 NEL

2016 Volkswagen Beetle

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

57,041 mi
Last recorded57,041 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2025
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Beetle36,856 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC10 NEL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2025 57,041 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Outer side wall - Been run flat (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Apr 2025 57,041 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Outer side wall - Been run flat (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2024 54,531 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2024 54,531 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2023 52,052 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 42,699 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2022 42,699 miles

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides perished and cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 32,745 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and has a deep cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside front wiper smear

Pass 17 Feb 2020 26,624 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 14,064 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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C10 NEL is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 C10 NEL, 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 C10 NEL registered?

C10 NEL is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 9 April 2016.

Is C10 NEL safe to buy?

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