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EN16 VRP

2016 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

12,056 mi
Last recorded12,056 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Beetle36,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN16 VRP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 24 Jul 2026 12,056 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2025 11,290 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2024 10,446 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 9,476 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 8,842 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 7,703 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 6,795 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 4,798 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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EN16 VRP is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 EN16 VRP, 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

How do I check the history of EN16 VRP?

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What year was EN16 VRP registered?

EN16 VRP is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 25 June 2016.

Is EN16 VRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN16 VRP shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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