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SR65 DPY

2016 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

81,919 mi
Last recorded81,919 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Beetle36,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSR65 DPY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 81,919 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2026 81,911 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2026 81,902 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2025 81,870 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2024 81,869 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 71,534 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 59,071 miles

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

oil sump slightly corroded

Fail 10 Jan 2023 59,066 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

oil sump slightly corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2022 47,829 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2021 41,887 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2021 41,887 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2020 37,235 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2020 37,235 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Back bush swing arm, (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 24,168 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear cracked along treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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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SR65 DPY is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 SR65 DPY, 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 SR65 DPY registered?

SR65 DPY is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 12 January 2016.

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