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NC16 EEJ

2016 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

53,882 mi
Last recorded53,882 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Beetle36,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC16 EEJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 53,882 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2026 53,827 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn very close to 1.6mm limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn close 2.5mm in places (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jul 2025 48,283 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 41,330 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2023 35,647 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2022 31,204 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 26,877 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 24,839 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 21,396 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 16,012 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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NC16 EEJ 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 90%.

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 NC16 EEJ, 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 NC16 EEJ registered?

NC16 EEJ is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 27 May 2016.

Is NC16 EEJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for NC16 EEJ shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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