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FD16 ATF

2016 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

37,576 mi
Last recorded37,576 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Beetle36,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 37,576 miles

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))

Pass 23 May 2025 29,885 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2024 29,363 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2023 25,865 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2023 25,865 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 21,242 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 15,528 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished STRONG ADVISE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished STRONG ADVISE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished STRONG ADVISE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 11,901 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 9,855 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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FD16 ATF is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,197cc petrol 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 FD16 ATF, 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 ATF?

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What year was FD16 ATF registered?

FD16 ATF is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 3 June 2016.

Is FD16 ATF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD16 ATF 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 FD16 ATF have outstanding finance?

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