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CV16 WFH

2016 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

60,739 mi
Last recorded60,739 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Beetle36,856 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV16 WFH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 60,739 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2025 54,337 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2025 54,255 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working led unit (not tested) (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test toy removed adversely affecting drivers view of the road ()

Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre nail in outer edge 235 45 18 ()

Pass 19 Apr 2024 48,932 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 19 Apr 2024 48,932 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 19 Apr 2024 48,932 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 22 Apr 2023 42,195 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 22 Apr 2023 42,195 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 34,156 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2022 34,146 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2021 26,233 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2020 26,226 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 16,611 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener hanging from interior mirror. ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test flowers hanging from interior mirror. ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone B (3.2 (a) (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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CV16 WFH is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 CV16 WFH, 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 CV16 WFH registered?

CV16 WFH is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 19 April 2016.

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