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L11 NYT

2016 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

11,321 mi
Last recorded11,321 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Beetle36,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL11 NYT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 11,321 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2025 11,321 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH FRONT (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2024 11,240 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2023 11,123 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 10,758 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2022 10,758 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 9,457 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 8,936 miles

plastic engine and underfloor panels ftd which obscure some items

Pass 15 May 2019 7,120 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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L11 NYT is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 L11 NYT, 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 L11 NYT registered?

L11 NYT is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 16 May 2016.

Is L11 NYT safe to buy?

The MOT history for L11 NYT shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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