2016 Volkswagen Beetle 1.2L Petrol · DJ52 SUE
2016 Volkswagen Beetle (1.2L, petrol). First registered 18 Jul 2016. Recorded mileage 165,547 miles. MOT valid until 16 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 165,547 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DJ52 SUE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/11/2025
- 165,547 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DJ52 SUE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2016 Volkswagen Beetle (DJ52 SUE) between January 2024 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 20 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
DJ52 SUE Mileage History
- 15/01/2024118,551 mi
- 17/12/2024145,156 mi+26,605 mi
- 17/12/2024145,156 mi
- 20/11/2025165,547 mi+20,391 mi
- 20/11/2025165,547 mi
Average of roughly 25,428 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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