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PF16 PHK

2016 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

85,564 mi
Last recorded85,564 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Beetle36,856 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF16 PHK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 85,564 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2025 84,290 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2024 82,829 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 73,868 miles

Nearside Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction camera (3.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2022 73,868 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative tpms light on (5.2.3 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm 1.0mm at deepest tread 0.0mm on edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm Through to canvas (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction camera (3.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 May 2021 50,231 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2020 36,751 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted just passable (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

tpms light on

Fail 1 Jun 2020 36,751 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted just passable (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

tpms light on

Pass 10 Jun 2019 28,320 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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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PF16 PHK is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,197cc petrol 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 PF16 PHK, 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 PF16 PHK registered?

PF16 PHK is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 17 June 2016.

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