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LG16 LOZ

2016 Volkswagen Beetle

White Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

35,011 mi
Last recorded35,011 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Beetle36,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG16 LOZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 35,011 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2025 30,229 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2025 30,228 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2024 25,896 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement STRONG ADVISE X2 REAR BUSHES WORN (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2024 25,894 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement STRONG ADVISE X2 REAR BUSHES WORN (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 21,472 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm Wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 17,543 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 13,286 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 11,368 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 8,081 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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LG16 LOZ is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle in White 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 LG16 LOZ, 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 LG16 LOZ registered?

LG16 LOZ is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 24 March 2016.

Is LG16 LOZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG16 LOZ 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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