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SO16 HJU

2016 Volkswagen Beetle

White Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

72,382 mi
Last recorded72,382 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Beetle36,856 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO16 HJU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 72,382 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2025 65,596 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2024 60,017 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Nail in outer edge of tread ()

Pass 17 Feb 2023 56,370 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 51,866 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2022 51,865 miles

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively some corrosion grooves at rear disks ( pads ) (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 44,399 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2021 44,397 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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 24 Jul 2020 34,639 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2020 34,639 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 26,241 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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SO16 HJU is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,984cc 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 SO16 HJU, 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 SO16 HJU registered?

SO16 HJU is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 18 July 2016.

Is SO16 HJU safe to buy?

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