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JF61 BLU

2016 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

42,218 mi
Last recorded42,218 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Beetle36,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJF61 BLU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 42,218 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2025 40,866 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2024 39,700 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre is cracked and perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Jun 2024 39,700 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both blades are split. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre is cracked and perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2023 38,604 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords heavily deteriorated (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2023 38,604 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords heavily deteriorated (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 36,533 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jun 2022 36,533 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 34,786 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2020 32,673 miles

Rear both tyres splitting on inner surface

Pass 1 May 2019 30,825 miles

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

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

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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JF61 BLU is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,197cc petrol 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 JF61 BLU, 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 JF61 BLU registered?

JF61 BLU is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 27 May 2016.

Is JF61 BLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for JF61 BLU 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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