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SJ03 MTJ

2016 Volkswagen Beetle

White Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

49,240 mi
Last recorded49,240 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Beetle36,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ03 MTJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 49,240 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2025 49,237 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2025 123,945 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2024 115,476 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2024 46,763 miles

Nearside 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 suspension corroded

undertrays fitted

Pass 30 Nov 2023 115,224 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2023 41,494 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

undertrays fitted

Fail 3 Nov 2023 41,493 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

undertrays fitted

Pass 11 Nov 2022 36,594 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 11 Nov 2022 36,594 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 31,571 miles

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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 25 Nov 2020 26,727 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

undertrays fitted

Pass 24 Jul 2020

COVID-19 6 MONTH EXTENSION

Pass 22 Jan 2020 23,460 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

undertrays fitted

Fail 22 Jan 2020 23,460 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 11 Jan 2019 17,593 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

undertrays fitted

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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SJ03 MTJ is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SJ03 MTJ, 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 SJ03 MTJ registered?

SJ03 MTJ is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 5 February 2016.

Is SJ03 MTJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SJ03 MTJ shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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