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JA55 MUZ

2016 Volkswagen Beetle

White Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

64,413 mi
Last recorded64,413 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Beetle36,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJA55 MUZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 64,413 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2025 55,459 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 2 Apr 2024 48,129 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front 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 15 May 2023 42,835 miles
Pass 16 May 2022 37,071 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 32,306 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 28,441 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 23,957 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Door mirror glass cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2019 23,957 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Kidney bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Kidney bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Door mirror glass cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

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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JA55 MUZ is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 JA55 MUZ, 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 JA55 MUZ registered?

JA55 MUZ is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 5 May 2016.

Is JA55 MUZ safe to buy?

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