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S694 HAN

2016 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,770 mi
Last recorded89,770 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Beetle36,856 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS694 HAN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 89,770 miles

plastic undertrays fitted

underside has light corrosion

Pass 18 Jun 2025 84,797 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2024 83,558 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 79,320 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2023 79,309 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2022 71,027 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Under shields fitted

Pass 23 Oct 2021 61,961 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2021 61,961 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 52,936 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 49,499 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2020 49,494 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 36,581 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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S694 HAN is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S694 HAN, 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 S694 HAN registered?

S694 HAN is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 9 March 2016.

Is S694 HAN safe to buy?

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