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X90 CEB

2016 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,077 mi
Last recorded72,077 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Beetle36,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX90 CEB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2026 72,077 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2026 72,070 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Aug 2025 65,378 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2025 65,378 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Aug 2024 54,182 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 27 Aug 2024 54,181 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2023 43,682 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin All pads on front axle (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 36,758 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Aug 2022 36,758 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 31,382 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 26,943 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 22,914 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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X90 CEB is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 X90 CEB, 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 X90 CEB registered?

X90 CEB is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 September 2016.

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