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CE55 OAK

2016 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

60,481 mi
Last recorded60,481 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Beetle36,856 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE55 OAK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 60,481 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2024 53,147 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner, 215/55/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner. 215/55/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Sep 2024 53,147 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner, 215/55/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner. 215/55/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Sep 2023 46,354 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2022 39,487 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

tpms light on

Pass 28 Sep 2021 32,769 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2020 26,327 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2020 26,327 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2019 18,687 miles

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

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

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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CE55 OAK is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 CE55 OAK, 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 CE55 OAK registered?

CE55 OAK is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 17 March 2016.

Is CE55 OAK safe to buy?

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