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HV16 AYM

2016 Volkswagen Beetle

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

43,403 mi
Last recorded43,403 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Beetle36,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV16 AYM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 43,403 miles

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight wear to rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2025 43,314 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper blade judder in operation but still clearing windscreen (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip lower windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 42,273 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 39,492 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 35,959 miles

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 33,073 miles

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2021 33,073 miles

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2020 30,981 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2020 30,981 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed on inner edge and smooth (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2019 25,254 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip windscreen zone A below 10mm (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread low worn inside and outside edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 8 Mar 2019 25,254 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip windscreen zone A below 10mm (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread low worn inside and outside edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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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HV16 AYM is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 HV16 AYM, 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 HV16 AYM registered?

HV16 AYM is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 15 March 2016.

Is HV16 AYM safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV16 AYM shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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