MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
58,304 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
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
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
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
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))
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
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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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What year was BL16 BBE registered?
BL16 BBE is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 27 May 2016.
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