2016 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE1.2L Petrol

The vehicle appears to be in a stable condition following its most recent test on 3 September 2025 at 57,616 miles. While the car passed this inspection, the tester flagged worn, pitted, or scored front brake discs. This indicates that while the vehicle is currently roadworthy, the braking components are entering a phase of wear that will require replacement in the near future. The mileage history shows a consistent, low-use pattern typical of a vehicle driven roughly 5,700 miles per year. The record shows a steady climb from 10,403 miles in October 2019 to the current 57,616 miles. This low annual mileage suggests the car has not been subjected to heavy long-distance motorway use, though the 2024 test at 46,609 miles highlighted worn tyres on both the front and rear axles, suggesting that even with low mileage, consumable items are being used to their legal limits before replacement. A buyer should pay close attention to the suspension system, as this has been a recurring issue. The 2022 test at 31,258 miles saw a failure due to excessively worn nearside front suspension arm bushes, and the 2023 test at 37,903 miles resulted in a failure for an excessively worn offside front suspension arm rear bush. Although these issues were resolved to achieve subsequent passes, the history of bush wear in the lower arms suggests a pattern of component degradation that warrants a physical inspection for any residual play or noise. Beyond the suspension and the recently noted brake disc condition, the vehicle's history is relatively clean. The absence of structural corrosion or emissions failures in the records is positive. Given the advisory regarding engine under trays in 2023, a buyer should verify that these are correctly fitted to protect the underside of the engine bay. Checking the current state of the tyres and the thickness of the front brake discs should be standard procedure during a physical inspection.