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JE52 HUG

2016 Volkswagen Beetle

Grey Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

58,051 mi
Last recorded58,051 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Beetle36,856 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJE52 HUG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 58,051 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2025 58,051 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords and underinflated tpms on (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2024 47,110 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2024 46,628 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 34,959 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2023 34,959 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 235/45/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Nov 2022 26,674 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2021 22,468 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 16,375 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 10,144 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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JE52 HUG is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 JE52 HUG, 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 JE52 HUG registered?

JE52 HUG is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 26 August 2016.

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