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M55 MAP

2016 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

41,102 mi
Last recorded41,102 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Beetle36,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM55 MAP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 41,102 miles
Pass 8 May 2025 54,334 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2024 37,778 miles

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 17 Dec 2024 37,777 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 20 Dec 2023 33,730 miles

Front tyres worn inner edges

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 7 Jun 2023 50,646 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2022 30,085 miles

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 10 Jun 2022 45,702 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 25,775 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

under trays fitted

Pass 3 Jun 2021 41,964 miles

advise wear to rear brake pads

Pass 14 Dec 2020 22,758 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 12 Jun 2020 39,431 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2019 19,284 miles

Front tyres inner edges slightly worn

under trays fitted

Pass 12 Jun 2019 39,189 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 36,063 miles

Front advise both tyres close to limit

Pass 16 Jun 2017 34,706 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both fronts (4.1.E.1)

n/s/r tyre heavily perished

Pass 9 Jun 2016 32,488 miles

Both rear tyres deteriorated

undertray fitted

Pass 12 Jun 2015 30,409 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2015 30,409 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 27,675 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2013 22,241 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jun 2013 22,241 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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M55 MAP is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 M55 MAP, 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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M55 MAP is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 29 December 2016.

Is M55 MAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for M55 MAP shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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