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BP16 LOJ

2016 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

18,475 mi
Last recorded18,475 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Beetle36,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP16 LOJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 18,475 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2025 15,955 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2025 15,955 miles

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine Oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2024 14,028 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 12,129 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing osf and both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Jun 2023 12,129 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

TPMS light on

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing osf and both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 10,963 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 9,356 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 7,994 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 6,337 miles

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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BP16 LOJ is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle in Red 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 BP16 LOJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BP16 LOJ?

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What year was BP16 LOJ registered?

BP16 LOJ is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 18 June 2016.

Is BP16 LOJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BP16 LOJ shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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