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DE65 TAL

2016 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

67,675 mi
Last recorded67,675 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Beetle36,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE65 TAL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 67,675 miles
Fail 29 May 2026 67,675 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2026 65,001 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2025 75,060 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2025 55,348 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2024 57,522 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2024 50,216 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 45,967 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2023 46,397 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 40,570 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 41,437 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 26,366 miles

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2021 38,357 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 37,152 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2020 37,111 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))

Pass 25 May 2019 27,319 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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DE65 TAL is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 DE65 TAL, 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 DE65 TAL registered?

DE65 TAL is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 30 June 2016.

Is DE65 TAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE65 TAL shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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