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RCA 188B

2016 Volkswagen Beetle

Brown Petrol 1641cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2024
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

52,770 mi
Last recorded52,770 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2023
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Beetle36,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRCA 188B
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2016
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,641cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 15 Sep 2023 52,770 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 52,583 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 52,557 miles

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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RCA 188B is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle in Brown with a 1,641cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 RCA 188B, 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

How do I check the history of RCA 188B?

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What year was RCA 188B registered?

RCA 188B is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 February 2016.

Is RCA 188B safe to buy?

The MOT history for RCA 188B shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RCA 188B have outstanding finance?

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