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TH16 WAY

2016 Volkswagen Beetle

Grey Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

54,688 mi
Last recorded54,688 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Beetle36,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTH16 WAY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 54,688 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2025 51,844 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2024 48,362 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2024 48,352 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2023 44,795 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges and cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge and cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge = 2.5mm and worn on edges and cracked in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge and cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Feb 2023 44,780 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges and cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge and cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge = 2.5mm and worn on edges and cracked in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge and cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 41,868 miles

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Pass 26 Jan 2021 39,914 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 36,749 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 28,647 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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TH16 WAY is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey 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 TH16 WAY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was TH16 WAY registered?

TH16 WAY is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 25 March 2016.

Is TH16 WAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for TH16 WAY shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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