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BL16 BBE

2016 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2026
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

58,304 mi
Last recorded58,304 miles
Recorded on7 May 2025
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Beetle36,856 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL16 BBE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2025 58,304 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TD 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip and light scratch on o/s (3.2 (a) (i))

n/s mirror cap held on with tape

Fail 6 May 2025 58,303 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TD 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip and light scratch on o/s (3.2 (a) (i))

brake pad warning light on

n/s mirror cap held on with tape

Pass 15 Apr 2024 52,963 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin look low, approx 3mm. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip and light scratch on o/s (3.2 (a) (i))

n/s mirror cap held on with tape

wiper blades starting to smear

Fail 12 Apr 2024 52,962 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin look low, approx 3mm. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip and light scratch on o/s (3.2 (a) (i))

n/s mirror cap held on with tape

power steering warning light on. (amber) works ok

tpms light on

wiper blades starting to smear

Pass 4 Mar 2022 42,980 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2022 42,980 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2020 28,189 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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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BL16 BBE is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 BL16 BBE, 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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BL16 BBE is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 27 May 2016.

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