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MR59 TEE

2016 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

40,998 mi
Last recorded40,998 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Beetle36,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMR59 TEE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 40,998 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2025 34,276 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 27,666 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2024 27,666 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2023 21,606 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Aug 2023 21,606 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 16,943 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2021 14,527 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2020 11,667 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 11,650 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 9,445 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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MR59 TEE is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 MR59 TEE, 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 MR59 TEE registered?

MR59 TEE is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 18 May 2016.

Is MR59 TEE safe to buy?

The MOT history for MR59 TEE shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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