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DRS 306D

2016 Volkswagen Beetle

White Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2019
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

21,913 mi
Last recorded21,913 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2018
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Beetle36,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDRS 306D
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2018 21,913 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 18,733 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2016 18,728 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 17,712 miles

General corrosion on both sills

Fail 20 Nov 2015 17,708 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

General corrosion on both sills

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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DRS 306D is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DRS 306D, 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 DRS 306D registered?

DRS 306D is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 March 2016.

Is DRS 306D safe to buy?

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