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VE65 UNH

2016 Volkswagen Beetle

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

98,961 mi
Last recorded98,961 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Beetle36,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE65 UNH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2026 98,961 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge worn & 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge heavily worn & 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Oct 2026 98,961 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge worn & 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge heavily worn & 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jul 2025 87,025 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2024 77,619 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 67,290 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))

Fail 18 Jul 2023 67,166 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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 18 Jul 2022 55,637 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 47,388 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 44,680 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2021 44,672 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements incorectly spaced lettering (0.1 (d))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 39,302 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2020 39,279 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2019 22,773 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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VE65 UNH is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 VE65 UNH, 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 VE65 UNH registered?

VE65 UNH is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 8 January 2016.

Is VE65 UNH safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE65 UNH shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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