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X111 PMB

2016 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

28,160 mi
Last recorded28,160 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Beetle36,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX111 PMB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2026 28,160 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2025 24,151 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 16,357 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2024 16,317 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2023 14,667 miles

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))

small chip lower centre of screen

Pass 5 Oct 2022 14,262 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 13,277 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn slightly heavy on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front shock cover detieriated

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

Fail 28 Sep 2021 13,259 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn slightly heavy on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front shock cover detieriated

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

Pass 28 Sep 2020 11,427 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 7,991 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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X111 PMB is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue 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 X111 PMB, 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 X111 PMB?

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What year was X111 PMB registered?

X111 PMB is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 10 October 2016.

Is X111 PMB safe to buy?

The MOT history for X111 PMB 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.

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