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D22 HJR

2016 Volkswagen Beetle

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

95,100 mi
Last recorded95,100 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Beetle36,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD22 HJR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 95,100 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Nov 2025 95,100 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Oct 2025 94,668 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 7 Oct 2024 85,398 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2024 85,398 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2023 74,277 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2022 62,917 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ON INSIDE EDGE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ON INSIDE EDGE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Oct 2022 62,916 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ON INSIDE EDGE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ON INSIDE EDGE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 54,289 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2020 44,363 miles

Central Front unde trays obscureing engine componants

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

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

Pass 17 May 2019 29,383 miles

Front brake discs have slight corrosion to inner surface

under tray fitted preventing full inspection of some underside components

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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D22 HJR is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 D22 HJR, 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 D22 HJR registered?

D22 HJR is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 31 May 2016.

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