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BT16 AYX

2016 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

108,286 mi
Last recorded108,286 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Beetle36,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT16 AYX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 108,286 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/55/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/55/17 (5.2.3 (e))

brake pad wear indicator

Fail 12 Feb 2026 108,046 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/55/17 (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 215/55/17 (5.2.3 (e))

brake pad wear indicator

Pass 28 Feb 2025 96,304 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

coil pack bolt not tight

Pass 28 Feb 2024 84,241 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

coil, pack loose/bolt not tight

Pass 21 Feb 2023 66,573 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2022 48,458 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge os and ns wearing slightly on inner edges and worn to approx 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil os and ns (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing os and ns perished and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 33,179 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing badly on inner edge close to limit and cords and starting to perish and crack, advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing badly on inner edge close to limit and cords and starting to perish and crack, advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight weep in filter area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing rear tyres starting to perish and crack slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Feb 2020 25,364 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 21,929 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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BT16 AYX is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BT16 AYX, 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 BT16 AYX registered?

BT16 AYX is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 18 May 2016.

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