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LP16 HUZ

2016 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

25,602 mi
Last recorded25,602 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Beetle36,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP16 HUZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2016
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 25,602 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2026 25,602 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2025 25,136 miles

Car has been wrapped and now is YELLOW (original colour is red)

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Mar 2025 25,136 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Car has been wrapped and now is YELLOW (original colour is red)

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 24,258 miles

vehicle has been wrapped yellow but its true colour remains red

Pass 7 Feb 2023 22,982 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2023 22,982 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 21,173 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 19,291 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2020 14,895 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2019 11,079 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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LP16 HUZ is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow 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 LP16 HUZ, 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 LP16 HUZ registered?

LP16 HUZ is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 22 July 2016.

Is LP16 HUZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LP16 HUZ 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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