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TB04 WSB

2016 Volkswagen Beetle

Grey Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

57,058 mi
Last recorded57,058 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Beetle36,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTB04 WSB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 57,058 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2025 52,563 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2024 49,556 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 46,204 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 43,813 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 36,222 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2021 36,222 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 30,366 miles

Nearside Front lower arm rear bush split but not resulting in any play

Pass 27 Feb 2019 21,347 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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TB04 WSB is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,197cc 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 TB04 WSB, 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 TB04 WSB registered?

TB04 WSB is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 4 March 2016.

Is TB04 WSB safe to buy?

The MOT history for TB04 WSB 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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