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PJ16 AZZ

2016 Volkswagen Beetle

White Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

74,642 mi
Last recorded74,642 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Beetle36,856 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ16 AZZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 74,642 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2026 74,642 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Wall area (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2025 71,590 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 68,462 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2023 66,101 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2022 61,323 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 55,703 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2021 55,703 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2020 46,886 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2019 32,909 miles

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

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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PJ16 AZZ is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PJ16 AZZ, 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 PJ16 AZZ registered?

PJ16 AZZ is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 14 April 2016.

Is PJ16 AZZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for PJ16 AZZ shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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