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UHZ 5219

2016 Volkswagen Beetle

Grey Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

61,443 mi
Last recorded61,443 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Beetle36,856 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUHZ 5219
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 61,443 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2026 61,443 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2025 60,802 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2024 58,560 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2024 58,560 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front wipers are split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 55,270 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresheners from interior mirror

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front main rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2023 55,270 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresheners from interior mirror

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front main rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 49,585 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 49,235 miles

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

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2021 49,145 miles

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

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

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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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UHZ 5219 is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 UHZ 5219, 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 UHZ 5219 registered?

UHZ 5219 is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 16 August 2016.

Is UHZ 5219 safe to buy?

The MOT history for UHZ 5219 shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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