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HF16 ULW

2016 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

62,361 mi
Last recorded62,361 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Beetle36,856 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF16 ULW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 62,361 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 60,512 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 58,107 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 57,698 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2022 51,041 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 44,562 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2021 44,531 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2020 38,478 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 30,418 miles

Nearside Front tyres inner edge wearing thin no cords.

Offside Front tyres inner edge wearing thin no cords.

Fail 13 Mar 2019 30,418 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front tyres inner edge wearing thin no cords.

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front tyres inner edge wearing thin no cords.

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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HF16 ULW is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle in Red 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 HF16 ULW, 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

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What year was HF16 ULW registered?

HF16 ULW is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 14 March 2016.

Is HF16 ULW safe to buy?

The MOT history for HF16 ULW shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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