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RE16 EJF

2016 Volkswagen Beetle

White Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

25,240 mi
Last recorded25,240 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Beetle36,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE16 EJF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 25,240 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2025 23,859 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2024 22,044 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2024 22,044 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2023 20,645 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2023 20,644 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2022 19,029 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 17,533 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235/45/R18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside front tyre tread is on 1.8mm STRONG ADVISE 235/45/R18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235/45/R18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside front tyre is on 2mm tread STRONG ADVISE 235/45/R18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235/45/R18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2020 15,934 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 13,577 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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RE16 EJF 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 RE16 EJF, 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 RE16 EJF registered?

RE16 EJF is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 29 June 2016.

Is RE16 EJF safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE16 EJF 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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