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HT04 TOD

2016 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

59,939 mi
Last recorded59,939 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Beetle36,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT04 TOD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 59,939 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 7 May 2025 54,691 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2025 54,691 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn as marked in yellow chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn as marked in yellow chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 May 2024 50,478 miles
Fail 8 May 2024 50,478 miles

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

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 8 May 2023 45,642 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 40,582 miles
Fail 3 May 2022 40,515 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2021 35,739 miles
Fail 4 May 2021 35,739 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/45 18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

nearside rear tyre wearing unevenly

Pass 7 May 2020 31,693 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45 18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 25,871 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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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HT04 TOD is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HT04 TOD, 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 HT04 TOD registered?

HT04 TOD is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 26 March 2016.

Is HT04 TOD safe to buy?

The MOT history for HT04 TOD shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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