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EG16 YYD

2016 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

25,456 mi
Last recorded25,456 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Beetle36,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG16 YYD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 22 Apr 2026 25,456 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2025 22,158 miles

Nearside Front NSF tyre puncture

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH front control arm bushes splitting at rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH front discs corroded and scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

front windscreen stone chip to lower central part of screen

Pass 19 Apr 2024 16,405 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 10,750 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 8,195 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 5,307 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2020 2,195 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 1,642 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 1,357 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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EG16 YYD is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 EG16 YYD, 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 EG16 YYD registered?

EG16 YYD is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 29 July 2016.

Is EG16 YYD safe to buy?

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