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J111 MVW

2016 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

17,301 mi
Last recorded17,301 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Beetle36,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ111 MVW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 17,301 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2026 17,301 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2025 16,160 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2024 14,921 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 10 Mar 2023 13,611 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2023 13,611 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2022 12,305 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 10,696 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 9,541 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs slightly scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush, bush split around centre sleeve (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2020 9,541 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs slightly scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush, bush split around centre sleeve (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 7,734 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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J111 MVW is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 J111 MVW, 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 J111 MVW registered?

J111 MVW is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 24 March 2016.

Is J111 MVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for J111 MVW shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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