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SX16 GRF

2016 Volkswagen Beetle

White Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

77,485 mi
Last recorded77,485 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Beetle36,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSX16 GRF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 77,485 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted obscuring view of some underside components

Fail 29 Jan 2026 77,485 miles

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

Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted obscuring view of some underside components

Pass 22 Jul 2025 71,184 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2024 59,133 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 45,892 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 36,716 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 29,718 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2021 29,718 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 23,538 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2019 18,944 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres cracked through treads (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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SX16 GRF is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,395cc 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 SX16 GRF, 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 SX16 GRF registered?

SX16 GRF is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 5 August 2016.

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