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WM65 YJF

2016 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

5,787 mi
Last recorded5,787 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Beetle36,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM65 YJF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 19 Jan 2026 5,787 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Arm, Rear Bush - Slight Perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Arm, Rear Bush Deteriorated, Partial Delamination (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2025 5,705 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2024 5,635 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 5,463 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 5,114 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2021 4,763 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 4,473 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 4,057 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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WM65 YJF is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 WM65 YJF, 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 WM65 YJF registered?

WM65 YJF is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 25 January 2016.

Is WM65 YJF safe to buy?

The MOT history for WM65 YJF shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WM65 YJF have outstanding finance?

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