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NU16 OLJ

2016 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

75,911 mi
Last recorded75,911 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Beetle36,856 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU16 OLJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 75,911 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded rusty (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides rusty (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2025 75,911 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded rusty (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides rusty (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2024 70,202 miles

o/s and n/s lower rear suspension arms have heavy surface corrosion

Pass 25 Oct 2023 64,930 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2023 64,928 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2022 59,083 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 51,374 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 40,228 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 29,172 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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NU16 OLJ is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 NU16 OLJ, 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 NU16 OLJ registered?

NU16 OLJ is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 8 April 2016.

Is NU16 OLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for NU16 OLJ shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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