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V7 BTL

2016 Volkswagen Beetle

Grey Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

49,935 mi
Last recorded49,935 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Beetle36,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV7 BTL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 49,935 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 13 Oct 2025 49,935 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2024 40,399 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 35,129 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 29,841 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 25,496 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both N/S and O/S insides of discs heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both N/S and O/S rear tyres heavily Perishing on inner and outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Oct 2021 25,496 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both N/S and O/S insides of discs heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both N/S and O/S rear tyres heavily Perishing on inner and outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 21,978 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 12,018 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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V7 BTL is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 V7 BTL, 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 V7 BTL registered?

V7 BTL is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 29 April 2016.

Is V7 BTL safe to buy?

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