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SE16 UZJ

2016 Volkswagen Beetle

Grey Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

47,878 mi
Last recorded47,878 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Beetle36,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 47,878 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2026 47,878 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn N/S/F and O/S/F (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S/F and O/S/F (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2025 44,041 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively N/S/F and O/S/F. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S/F and O/S/F. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 41,985 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2024 41,983 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 38,220 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 front tyres wearing outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower arm ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2022 33,570 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Pin hole in boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

TPMS Light on

Pass 30 Sep 2021 27,413 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 30 Sep 2021 27,411 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre and perishing.

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2020 23,641 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2019 19,203 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))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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 UZJ is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 UZJ, 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 UZJ registered?

SE16 UZJ is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 25 June 2016.

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