MOT Status
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93,012 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded 235 40 19 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BADLY CRACKED 235 40 19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded 235 40 19 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235 40 19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Abnormal Noise from Timing Belt Area
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded 235 40 19 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BADLY CRACKED 235 40 19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded 235 40 19 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear No Handbrake Effort at OSR
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235 40 19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm rear bushes slightly deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Nail in tyre ()
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm rear bushes slightly deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front brake discs worn
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear brake discs worn and corroded
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front brake discs worn
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear brake discs worn and corroded
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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Top MOT Failure Points
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SH16 DDE is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 SH16 DDE, 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 SH16 DDE registered?
SH16 DDE is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 29 April 2016.
Is SH16 DDE safe to buy?
The MOT history for SH16 DDE shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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