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DK16 DUG

2016 Volkswagen Beetle

White Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

82,391 mi
Last recorded82,391 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Beetle36,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK16 DUG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 82,391 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2025 74,604 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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2024 64,166 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2024 64,166 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2023 53,411 miles

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both wiper poor clearing effort. (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 42,621 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 31,521 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 25,172 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 17,261 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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DK16 DUG is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 DK16 DUG, 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 DK16 DUG registered?

DK16 DUG is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 12 July 2016.

Is DK16 DUG safe to buy?

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