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SV16 AFM

2016 Volkswagen Beetle

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Beetle36,856 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV16 AFM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2025

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

T.P.M. light on may have under inflated tyre

Fail 24 Mar 2025

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

T.P.M. light on may have under inflated tyre

Pass 25 Mar 2024

T.P.M. light on may have under inflated tyre

Pass 23 Mar 2023 91,881 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone-B scratched (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively nearside and offside (1.2.1 (f))

T.P.M. light on may have under inflated tyre

Fail 22 Mar 2023 91,880 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone-B scratched (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively nearside and offside (1.2.1 (f))

T.P.M. light on may have under inflated tyre

Pass 17 Mar 2022 70,156 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratched (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2022 70,155 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratched (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 47,948 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both N/S/R and O/S/R (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 31,839 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 25,188 miles

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))

Fail 5 Jul 2019 25,188 miles

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

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

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

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

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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SV16 AFM is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 SV16 AFM, 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 SV16 AFM registered?

SV16 AFM is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 27 July 2016.

Is SV16 AFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for SV16 AFM shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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