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EM16 MAR

2016 Volkswagen Beetle

White Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

71,862 mi
Last recorded71,862 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Beetle36,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEM16 MAR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 71,862 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2024 61,314 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 49,537 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2023 49,537 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 38,954 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both inner brake pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 36,418 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 30,533 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 14,858 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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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EM16 MAR is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,395cc 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 EM16 MAR, 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 EM16 MAR registered?

EM16 MAR is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 23 June 2016.

Is EM16 MAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for EM16 MAR 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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