VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE2016 · 2.0L DIESEL

The 2026-02-06 test at 61,841 miles was passed, establishing a baseline for the vehicle's current condition. However, this record is not representative of the full maintenance history, as subsequent tests in 2025, 2024, and 2023 all passed without further deterioration, indicating that the mechanical condition has remained stable. The most recent failure, recorded in 2023-02-08, was an Offside Front Coil spring fracture, which is a serious structural risk requiring immediate attention. Regarding mileage patterns, the vehicle's history shows a distinct gap between the 2026 and 2025 tests, with no recorded mileage in 2024 or 2023. This suggests that the owner may have maintained the car with minimal usage or that the mileage was not recorded during these periods, making the 2025 data the only available evidence of wear. The rapid accumulation of miles between 2026 and 2025, combined with the lack of data for 2024 and 2023, raises questions about whether the vehicle was driven regularly or if the owner simply did not record the mileage. Given the persistent structural failure of the coil spring and the lack of corroborating data on suspension bushings or brake discs, the vehicle presents a significant risk of imminent failure. The absence of any further MOTs after 2023-02-08 means that no additional checks were performed to assess the condition of these components, and the lack of a 2024 or 2023 record prevents a full assessment of the drivetrain or suspension. The buyer must inspect the coil spring immediately and perform a full suspension and brake check, as the lack of maintenance history and the nature of the 2023 failure suggest that the vehicle may not be ready for normal use unless these faults are corrected.