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BR16 CAT

2016 Volkswagen Beetle

Pink Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

54,882 mi
Last recorded54,882 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Beetle36,856 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBR16 CAT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2016
ColourPink
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 54,882 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2024 38,108 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 31,847 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2023 31,847 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2022 22,764 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 16,487 miles

Both rear tyres cracking on outer walls

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Sep 2021 16,487 miles

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

Both rear tyres cracking on outer walls

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 10,393 miles

slight cracking to rear tyres

Fail 14 Sep 2020 10,393 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

slight cracking to rear tyres

Pass 13 Aug 2019 7,061 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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BR16 CAT is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle in Pink with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BR16 CAT, 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 BR16 CAT registered?

BR16 CAT is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 September 2016.

Is BR16 CAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for BR16 CAT shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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