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M1 CLB

2016 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

35,101 mi
Last recorded35,101 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Beetle36,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM1 CLB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 8 May 2026 35,101 miles
Pass 19 May 2025 32,266 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 29,292 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2023 26,388 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 23,826 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2021 21,130 miles
Pass 12 May 2020 19,135 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 16,243 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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M1 CLB is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 M1 CLB, 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 M1 CLB?

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What year was M1 CLB registered?

M1 CLB is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 29 April 2016.

Is M1 CLB safe to buy?

The MOT history for M1 CLB shows 8 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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