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FD16 AHX

2016 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

83,462 mi
Last recorded83,462 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Beetle36,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD16 AHX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 15 Aug 2025 83,462 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 64,987 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2023 47,806 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2021 28,839 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 13,703 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 4,209 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

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 AHX is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 FD16 AHX, 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 FD16 AHX?

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What year was FD16 AHX registered?

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

Is FD16 AHX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD16 AHX shows 6 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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