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LE57 MBE

2016 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

57,711 mi
Last recorded57,711 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Beetle36,856 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLE57 MBE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 6 Nov 2025 57,711 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2024 53,470 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2022 44,920 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 38,066 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 29,389 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 21,308 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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LE57 MBE is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 LE57 MBE, 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 LE57 MBE registered?

LE57 MBE is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 16 December 2016.

Is LE57 MBE safe to buy?

The MOT history for LE57 MBE shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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