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VE65 WFJ

2016 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

73,767 mi
Last recorded73,767 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Beetle36,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE65 WFJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 73,767 miles

Front both front brake air guides deteriorated not yet loose

Pass 30 Jun 2025 66,622 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Jun 2024 59,748 miles

Central Front handbrake close to running out of reserve travel

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Jun 2023 52,823 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2023 52,823 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2022 46,835 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 41,680 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2020 37,874 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 33,931 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 22,579 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 WFJ is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 VE65 WFJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VE65 WFJ registered?

VE65 WFJ is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 7 January 2016.

Is VE65 WFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE65 WFJ shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VE65 WFJ have outstanding finance?

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