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SA16 URS

2016 Volkswagen Beetle

White Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

80,405 mi
Last recorded80,405 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Beetle36,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA16 URS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 80,405 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2026 80,305 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2025 76,297 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened suspension slightly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2024 72,211 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 68,120 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2023 68,080 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Excessively pale/white light showing (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 64,272 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 54,655 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 44,132 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Jul 2019 41,501 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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SA16 URS is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,197cc 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 SA16 URS, 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 SA16 URS registered?

SA16 URS is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 29 March 2016.

Is SA16 URS safe to buy?

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