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C11 BTE

2016 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

25,118 mi
Last recorded25,118 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Beetle36,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC11 BTE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2016
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 25,118 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2023 22,755 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 19,232 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 16,760 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 14,571 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2020 14,571 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 12,194 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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C11 BTE is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 C11 BTE, 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 C11 BTE registered?

C11 BTE is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 6 December 2016.

Is C11 BTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for C11 BTE shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does C11 BTE have outstanding finance?

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