2016 Volkswagen Beetle 1.2L Petrol · S3 MRG
2016 Volkswagen Beetle (1.2L, petrol). First registered 06 May 2016. Recorded mileage 38,012 miles. MOT expired on 17 May 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 May 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 38,012 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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S3 MRG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/04/2025
- 38,012 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.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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S3 MRG Mileage History
- 17/05/202331,831 mi
- 14/05/202435,958 mi+4,127 mi
- 14/05/202435,958 mi
- 28/04/202538,012 mi+2,054 mi
- 28/04/202538,012 mi
Average of roughly 3,171 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
S3 MRG 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 (S3 MRG) between May 2023 and April 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 28 April 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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