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J16 BDP

2016 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

52,627 mi
Last recorded52,627 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Beetle36,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ16 BDP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2026 52,627 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2025 44,194 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2025 44,193 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2024 36,082 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2023 27,918 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2023 27,918 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 19,826 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre

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

Fail 21 Sep 2022 19,826 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

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

Pass 21 Sep 2021 17,198 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2021 17,198 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2020 14,132 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.00mm & worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.00mm & worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 11,727 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (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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J16 BDP is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 J16 BDP, 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 J16 BDP registered?

J16 BDP is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 21 September 2016.

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