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PL65 ASZ

2016 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

75,721 mi
Last recorded75,721 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Beetle36,856 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL65 ASZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 75,721 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2025 71,708 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2025 71,708 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2024 62,230 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 56,385 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2023 56,380 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2022 47,665 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 37,046 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 27,778 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 18,894 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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PL65 ASZ is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,197cc petrol 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 PL65 ASZ, 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 PL65 ASZ registered?

PL65 ASZ is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 27 January 2016.

Is PL65 ASZ safe to buy?

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