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SJA 211H

2016 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

61,664 mi
Last recorded61,664 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Beetle36,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJA 211H
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2026 61,664 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective slight smear (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2025 59,460 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 56,472 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 55,659 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2023 51,886 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 47,995 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged cut in sidewall. no cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 43,316 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slight corrosion on inner edge of disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slight corrosion on inner edge of disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 39,609 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2020 39,608 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 9 May 2019 32,591 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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SJA 211H 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 90%.

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 SJA 211H, 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 SJA 211H registered?

SJA 211H is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 3 June 2016.

Is SJA 211H safe to buy?

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