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W9 FEE

2016 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

55,348 mi
Last recorded55,348 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2025
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Beetle36,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW9 FEE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2025 55,348 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2024 50,216 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Jul 2023 46,397 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 41,437 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 38,357 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 37,152 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2020 37,111 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2019 27,319 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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W9 FEE is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 W9 FEE, 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 W9 FEE registered?

W9 FEE is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 30 June 2016.

Is W9 FEE safe to buy?

The MOT history for W9 FEE shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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