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P111 JGP

2016 Volkswagen Beetle

White Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

51,797 mi
Last recorded51,797 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Beetle36,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP111 JGP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2026 51,797 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

park brake lever has long travel

Pass 1 Sep 2025 46,765 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear brake back plate missing

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2024 43,558 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2024 43,558 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 28 Dec 2023 40,410 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2023 33,693 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 28,246 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 27,292 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2019 24,438 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 20,383 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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P111 JGP is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle in White 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 P111 JGP, 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 P111 JGP registered?

P111 JGP is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 11 January 2016.

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