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LP16 ENM

2016 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

34,425 mi
Last recorded34,425 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Beetle36,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP16 ENM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 34,425 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2026 34,425 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2025 30,855 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2024 27,402 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 23,083 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 18,944 miles
Pass 20 May 2021 17,771 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2020 12,684 miles

Rear tyres cracking between tread

Fail 20 May 2020 12,683 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear tyres cracking between tread

Pass 24 May 2019 9,885 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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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LP16 ENM 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 LP16 ENM, 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

How do I check the history of LP16 ENM?

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What year was LP16 ENM registered?

LP16 ENM is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 10 June 2016.

Is LP16 ENM safe to buy?

The MOT history for LP16 ENM 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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