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DA16 NNU

2016 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

17,053 mi
Last recorded17,053 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Beetle36,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA16 NNU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 17,053 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2024 15,921 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 14,778 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 13,352 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 12,168 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyres all cracking slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Oct 2021 12,168 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyres all cracking slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 10,221 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre All 4 tyres also cracking and perished 215/55 R17 94v ()

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

Pass 17 May 2019 7,466 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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DA16 NNU is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 DA16 NNU, 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

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What year was DA16 NNU registered?

DA16 NNU is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 24 May 2016.

Is DA16 NNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA16 NNU shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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