2016 Volkswagen Beetle 1.4L Petrol · ME65 BUG
2016 Volkswagen Beetle (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Jul 2016. Recorded mileage 80,086 miles. MOT valid until 19 Aug 2027. Taxed until 01 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Sept 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 80,086 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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ME65 BUG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/08/2026
- 80,086 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
ME65 BUG 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 (ME65 BUG) between August 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 05 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge shows cords and rest of tread below 1.6mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge cords showing 215 55 17 and rest of tread below 1.6mm (5.2”.
ME65 BUG Mileage History
- 20/08/202454,461 mi
- 20/08/202454,461 mi
- 13/08/202571,280 mi+16,819 mi
- 05/08/202680,086 mi+8,806 mi
- 05/08/202680,086 mi
Average of roughly 13,085 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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