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ME65 RDR

2016 Volkswagen Beetle

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

49,317 mi
Last recorded49,317 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Beetle36,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationME65 RDR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 49,317 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2026 49,317 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing wheel bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2025 48,309 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2024 41,946 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2024 41,946 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement caliper (1.1.15 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jan 2023 31,373 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 23,246 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 22,576 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 20,834 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 16,857 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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ME65 RDR is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ME65 RDR, 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

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What year was ME65 RDR registered?

ME65 RDR is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 22 December 2016.

Is ME65 RDR safe to buy?

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