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DA16 ZZL

2016 Volkswagen Beetle

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

78,388 mi
Last recorded78,388 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Beetle36,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA16 ZZL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 78,388 miles

Central exhaust clamp deteriorated

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 235/45r18 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45r18 (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays fitted

Pass 19 Jun 2025 71,912 miles

Central exhaust clamp deteriorated

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45r18 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45r18 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted

Fail 18 Jun 2025 71,884 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))

Central exhaust clamp deteriorated

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45r18 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45r18 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 28 Jun 2024 65,741 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2024 65,733 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2023 58,682 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2022 54,806 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2021 46,530 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 39,862 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 25,431 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 ZZL is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,968cc diesel 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 ZZL, 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 DA16 ZZL registered?

DA16 ZZL is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 8 June 2016.

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