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BC16 HWH

2016 Volkswagen Beetle

White Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

53,967 mi
Last recorded53,967 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Beetle36,856 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC16 HWH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 53,967 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2025 50,059 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2025 50,059 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and bald edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2024 41,150 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 22% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2023 32,253 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer Wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer Wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 24,791 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2022 24,731 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 18,877 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 14,885 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 11,822 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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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BC16 HWH is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BC16 HWH, 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 BC16 HWH registered?

BC16 HWH is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 21 July 2016.

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