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EL15 AAO

2016 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

28,230 mi
Last recorded28,230 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Beetle36,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEL15 AAO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 30 Oct 2025 28,230 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2024 24,943 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2023 21,736 miles

outer sill covers and under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 7 Nov 2022 17,815 miles

outer sill covers and under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 10 Nov 2021 15,346 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 12,603 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 8,689 miles

under tray fitted obscuring some under side components

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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EL15 AAO is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 EL15 AAO, 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

How do I check the history of EL15 AAO?

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What year was EL15 AAO registered?

EL15 AAO is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 31 May 2016.

Is EL15 AAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for EL15 AAO shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EL15 AAO have outstanding finance?

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