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RA16 YXE

2016 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

48,796 mi
Last recorded48,796 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Beetle36,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA16 YXE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 48,796 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Mar 2025 47,358 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2024 47,061 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm middle tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Stepping on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 46,215 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre Stepped On Inner

Offside Rear Tyre Stepped On Inner

Pass 7 Mar 2022 45,681 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2022 45,677 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2021 45,129 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sawtoothed on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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 13 Mar 2020 44,537 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 32,738 miles

front number plate white backing smaller than normal.

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 YXE is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YXE, 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 RA16 YXE registered?

RA16 YXE is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 27 May 2016.

Is RA16 YXE safe to buy?

The MOT history for RA16 YXE shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RA16 YXE have outstanding finance?

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