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RA16 PKO

2016 Volkswagen Beetle

Grey Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

40,753 mi
Last recorded40,753 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Beetle36,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA16 PKO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 40,753 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively & offside front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened & offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2025 36,671 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2025 36,669 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2024 33,594 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 25,911 miles

Front brake discs corroded on inner edges

Pass 20 Jul 2022 21,294 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 19,271 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))

Tyres are 2015 so are old and starting to perish.

Pass 30 Jul 2020 16,748 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 14,070 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2019 14,070 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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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RA16 PKO is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey 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 RA16 PKO, 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 RA16 PKO registered?

RA16 PKO is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 3 August 2016.

Is RA16 PKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for RA16 PKO 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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