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SE16 UFR

2016 Volkswagen Beetle

Grey Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

53,696 mi
Last recorded53,696 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Beetle36,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE16 UFR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 53,696 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2025 53,696 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn w/bone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2155517 marked with chalk (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

tpms light on

Pass 14 Dec 2024 50,851 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2023 47,318 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2023 47,318 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 215/55/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2022 41,523 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2022 41,483 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fail 5 Dec 2022 41,191 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fail 26 Nov 2022 41,004 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 35,372 miles

Nearside Rear 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 Nov 2020 29,513 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 21,465 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge

various cuts and cracks in all tyres tread

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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SE16 UFR is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 SE16 UFR, 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 SE16 UFR registered?

SE16 UFR is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 15 July 2016.

Is SE16 UFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for SE16 UFR shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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