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LIL 9935

2016 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

51,579 mi
Last recorded51,579 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Beetle36,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLIL 9935
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 51,579 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 5 Dec 2024 44,782 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2023 38,037 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 31,706 miles

Offside Front Tyre HEAVILY cracking, perishing

Speedometer illumination does not operate with position lamps, but works with dipped beam

Fail 9 Dec 2022 31,706 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

'TPMS' lamp illuminated

Offside Front Tyre HEAVILY cracking, perishing

Speedometer operation impaired Does not operate on side/position lamp (7.8 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2021 24,103 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 20,958 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 17,753 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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LIL 9935 is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 LIL 9935, 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

How do I check the history of LIL 9935?

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What year was LIL 9935 registered?

LIL 9935 is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 30 November 2016.

Is LIL 9935 safe to buy?

The MOT history for LIL 9935 shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LIL 9935 have outstanding finance?

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