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SE16 UFW

2016 Volkswagen Beetle

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

57,161 mi
Last recorded57,161 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Beetle36,856 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE16 UFW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 57,161 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2025 55,999 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2025 55,955 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2024 51,348 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2023 44,619 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 38,502 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2020 27,844 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 19,675 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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SE16 UFW is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 SE16 UFW, 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 SE16 UFW registered?

SE16 UFW is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 19 June 2016.

Is SE16 UFW safe to buy?

The MOT history for SE16 UFW shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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