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OO53 MUM

2016 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

74,137 mi
Last recorded74,137 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Beetle36,856 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOO53 MUM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 74,137 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm + tyre cracks 235/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2025 74,137 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm + tyre cracks 235/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2024 61,597 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Fail 20 Dec 2024 61,597 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 21 Dec 2023 47,870 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 39,998 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 33,341 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 27,804 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2019 22,242 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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OO53 MUM is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 OO53 MUM, 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 OO53 MUM registered?

OO53 MUM is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 22 December 2016.

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