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PM05 TYM

2016 Volkswagen Beetle

White Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

69,060 mi
Last recorded69,060 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Beetle36,856 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPM05 TYM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 69,060 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2026 69,060 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 9 Jun 2025 65,955 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2024 62,343 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn wishbone bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 59,832 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 18 Feb 2022 53,608 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2022 53,607 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2021 47,106 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2020 35,013 miles

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

Fail 29 Feb 2020 35,013 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2019 19,048 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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PM05 TYM is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 PM05 TYM, 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 PM05 TYM registered?

PM05 TYM is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 March 2016.

Is PM05 TYM safe to buy?

The MOT history for PM05 TYM shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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