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FD16 AHU

2016 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

58,036 mi
Last recorded58,036 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Beetle36,856 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD16 AHU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 58,036 miles

both front tyres wearing low on edges

Fail 4 Feb 2026 58,035 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn bolt on (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively flat blade (3.4 (b) (ii))

both front tyres wearing low on edges

Pass 3 Feb 2025 51,367 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin & Offside Rear Inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Wing Mirror Glass Held In With Tape - Not Likely To Become Detached

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 Tyres - 215/55/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2024 44,641 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2024 44,640 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 34,883 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 27,905 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 25,012 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 21,496 miles
Pass 25 May 2019 16,075 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear 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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FD16 AHU is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FD16 AHU, 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 FD16 AHU registered?

FD16 AHU is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 31 May 2016.

Is FD16 AHU safe to buy?

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