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V12 JAK

2016 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

47,662 mi
Last recorded47,662 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Beetle36,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV12 JAK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 47,662 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2025 40,832 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235/35 ZR20 92Y (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235/35 ZR20 92Y (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2024 37,077 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 33,604 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 30,254 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2022 30,248 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn [Rear bush collapsed] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2021 25,163 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 21,486 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 16,512 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.10mm (5.2.3 (e))

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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V12 JAK is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 V12 JAK, 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 V12 JAK registered?

V12 JAK is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 13 July 2016.

Is V12 JAK safe to buy?

The MOT history for V12 JAK shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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