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S26 SUE

2016 Volkswagen Beetle

White Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

27,945 mi
Last recorded27,945 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Beetle36,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS26 SUE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 27,945 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2025 27,914 miles

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

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

both front tyres sidewalls perished

Pass 5 Dec 2024 25,472 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both,sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2024 23,299 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2023 22,422 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking/perished around inner and outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking/perished around inner and outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre nearing legal limit currently at 3mm also cracking/perished around inner and outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking/perished around inner and outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 20,727 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking/perished around inner and outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking/perished around outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking/perished around inner and outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking/perished around outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 17,572 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall cracking/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall cracking/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall cracking/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2020 15,139 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2019 11,059 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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S26 SUE is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 S26 SUE, 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

How do I check the history of S26 SUE?

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What year was S26 SUE registered?

S26 SUE is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 4 March 2016.

Is S26 SUE safe to buy?

The MOT history for S26 SUE shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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