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SG16 RTY

2016 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

74,855 mi
Last recorded74,855 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Beetle36,856 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG16 RTY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 74,855 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

light surface corrosion to front and rear suspension components

Pass 24 Apr 2025 68,362 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 61,903 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 54,963 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 45,744 miles

covers fitted

Fail 12 Apr 2022 45,744 miles

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

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

covers fitted

Pass 12 May 2021 37,616 miles
Fail 5 May 2021 37,611 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2020 34,565 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2019 26,036 miles

N/S AND O/S FRONT TYRES CUT AND WORN ON THE EDGES ...VOID OF 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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SG16 RTY is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel 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 SG16 RTY, 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 SG16 RTY registered?

SG16 RTY is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 12 August 2016.

Is SG16 RTY safe to buy?

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