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FA16 OBG

2016 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

49,198 mi
Last recorded49,198 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Beetle36,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA16 OBG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 49,198 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2025 45,617 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2025 45,617 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2024 42,411 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 38,714 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 34,874 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 32,229 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 28,949 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2019 21,439 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Leaking grease out (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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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FA16 OBG is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,968cc diesel 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 FA16 OBG, 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 FA16 OBG?

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What year was FA16 OBG registered?

FA16 OBG is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 27 June 2016.

Is FA16 OBG safe to buy?

The MOT history for FA16 OBG shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FA16 OBG have outstanding finance?

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