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DA16 ZYF

2016 Volkswagen Beetle

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

86,156 mi
Last recorded86,156 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Beetle36,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA16 ZYF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 86,156 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2025 79,281 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2024 68,104 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2024 68,104 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2023 58,118 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged on inside wall no cord visible at time of test (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 44,586 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 32,614 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2021 32,614 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Jul 2020 23,129 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 12,248 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 ZYF is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DA16 ZYF, 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 ZYF registered?

DA16 ZYF is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 14 July 2016.

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