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P222 PFM

2016 Volkswagen Beetle

White Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

55,439 mi
Last recorded55,439 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Beetle36,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP222 PFM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 55,439 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (BOTH) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Mar 2026 55,407 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (BOTH) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2025 49,403 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2024 42,602 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 34,745 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2023 34,722 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords On outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Apr 2022 25,962 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2022 25,962 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2021 22,738 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2020 19,289 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 14,678 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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P222 PFM is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,395cc 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 P222 PFM, 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 P222 PFM registered?

P222 PFM is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 16 May 2016.

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The MOT history for P222 PFM 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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