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LG16 NBJ

2016 Volkswagen Beetle

White Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

36,726 mi
Last recorded36,726 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2025
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Beetle36,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG16 NBJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 4 Mar 2025 36,726 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 34,214 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2023 30,317 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 24,577 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 20,122 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 18,462 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 14,886 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 NBJ is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NBJ, 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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How do I check the history of LG16 NBJ?

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What year was LG16 NBJ registered?

LG16 NBJ is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 14 March 2016.

Is LG16 NBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG16 NBJ shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LG16 NBJ have outstanding finance?

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