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P16 BOX

2019 Volkswagen Beetle

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests35 (29 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate82.9%

Mileage

133,661 mi
Last recorded133,661 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2019 Volkswagen Beetle33,007 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP16 BOX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2019
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

29 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 133,661 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2026 130,190 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2025 125,253 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2025 116,321 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2025 116,321 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2025 86,175 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2025 120,221 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2024 81,886 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 100,168 miles

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 19 Jan 2024 117,440 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 May 2023 67,002 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 76,586 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2023 76,586 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2023 113,850 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 17 Jan 2023 113,850 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2022 51,409 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 50,948 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2022 50,948 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2022 110,389 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 40,249 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 106,805 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 32,957 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2020

COVID-19 6 MONTH EXTENSION

Pass 20 Jan 2020 103,867 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyres all around 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Jan 2020 103,867 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyres all around 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 98,431 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2018 91,724 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also perrished (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also perrished (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 85,094 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on edges (4.1.E.1)

Rear tyres perished

Pass 27 Jan 2016 78,233 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 70,738 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2015 70,738 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Feb 2014 65,777 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 60,005 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 47,217 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 34,746 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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P16 BOX is a 2019 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.9%.

Across all 2019 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.0% with a typical mileage of 33,007 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 P16 BOX, 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 7 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was P16 BOX registered?

P16 BOX is a 2019 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 31 March 2019.

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