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M11 BTL

2016 Volkswagen Beetle

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

55,914 mi
Last recorded55,914 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Beetle36,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM11 BTL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2025 55,914 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2024 50,794 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2024 50,792 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2024 45,878 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2022 39,771 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 33,028 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 26,316 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 19,845 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 16,791 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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M11 BTL is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,968cc diesel 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 M11 BTL, 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 M11 BTL registered?

M11 BTL is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 21 June 2016.

Is M11 BTL safe to buy?

The MOT history for M11 BTL shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does M11 BTL have outstanding finance?

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