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CP65 OUB

2016 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

68,656 mi
Last recorded68,656 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Beetle36,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP65 OUB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 68,656 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2025 64,119 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2024 56,713 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 49,671 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))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 43,953 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 38,713 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2020 32,759 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 31,929 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively SUGGEST SORTED OUT BEFORE IT GETS TO BE A PROBLEM . (1.2.1 (f))

Rear SOME CRACKING IN REAR TYRES .

Fail 21 Jan 2020 31,929 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn OFFSIDE FRONT INNER REAR BUSH BROKEN ON BOTTOM ARM . (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively SUGGEST SORTED OUT BEFORE IT GETS TO BE A PROBLEM . (1.2.1 (f))

Rear SOME CRACKING IN REAR TYRES .

Pass 7 Jan 2019 20,693 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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CP65 OUB is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 CP65 OUB, 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 CP65 OUB registered?

CP65 OUB is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 20 January 2016.

Is CP65 OUB safe to buy?

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