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25,957 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides, size 215 55 17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides, size 215 55 17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE WORN (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE WORN (5.2.3 (e))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL FOUR TYRES OUTER SIDEWALLS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR WISHBONE BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR WISHBONE BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE WORN (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE WORN (5.2.3 (e))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL FOUR TYRES OUTER SIDEWALLS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
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PL16 YYN is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey 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 PL16 YYN, 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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How do I check the history of PL16 YYN?
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What year was PL16 YYN registered?
PL16 YYN is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 18 August 2016.
Is PL16 YYN safe to buy?
The MOT history for PL16 YYN shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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