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VV55 ASK

2016 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

34,966 mi
Last recorded34,966 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Beetle36,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVV55 ASK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 34,966 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2025 31,489 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2025 31,489 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 6 Aug 2024 29,222 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 26,908 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2023 26,904 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2022 23,232 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 19,123 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2020 15,676 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres are cracking and perishing ,OS Rear has a nail in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2019 11,361 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (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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VV55 ASK is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VV55 ASK, 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

How do I check the history of VV55 ASK?

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What year was VV55 ASK registered?

VV55 ASK is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 2 April 2016.

Is VV55 ASK safe to buy?

The MOT history for VV55 ASK shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VV55 ASK have outstanding finance?

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