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SS16 NNA

2016 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

59,699 mi
Last recorded59,699 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Beetle36,856 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSS16 NNA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 59,699 miles

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread starting to crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Feb 2026 59,699 miles

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread starting to crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2025 58,522 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2024 57,762 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2023 48,035 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 40,079 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2022 40,079 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2021 34,943 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2020 30,136 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/5517 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2019 25,118 miles

Nearside Rear tyre 3mm

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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SS16 NNA is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,197cc petrol 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 SS16 NNA, 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 SS16 NNA registered?

SS16 NNA is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 2 September 2016.

Is SS16 NNA safe to buy?

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