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J7 HBK

2016 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

80,378 mi
Last recorded80,378 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Beetle36,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ7 HBK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 80,378 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2025 73,361 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2025 73,358 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2024 68,853 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 63,075 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2023 63,075 miles

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 56,416 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 48,181 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 39,757 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 33,837 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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J7 HBK is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue 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 J7 HBK, 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 J7 HBK registered?

J7 HBK is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 20 September 2016.

Is J7 HBK safe to buy?

The MOT history for J7 HBK 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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