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B6 PKG

2016 Volkswagen Beetle

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

52,413 mi
Last recorded52,413 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2025
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Beetle36,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB6 PKG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2025 52,413 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 48,148 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 45,537 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 38,799 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 37,449 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 34,479 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2019 34,479 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Mar 2019 24,782 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beetle?

Based on 1,719,137 MOT tests across 112,454 vehicles.

71.7%
Pass Rate
4,798
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
112,454
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 44,561
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 33,096
Stop lamp not working 28,079
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 27,964
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 23,197
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B6 PKG is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2016 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.1% with a typical mileage of 36,856 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Beetle fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 44,561 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B6 PKG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Beetle typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 10 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was B6 PKG registered?

B6 PKG is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 9 March 2016.

Is B6 PKG safe to buy?

The MOT history for B6 PKG shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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