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VE16 JWM

2016 Volkswagen Beetle

White Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

76,374 mi
Last recorded76,374 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Beetle36,856 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE16 JWM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 76,374 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2026 76,372 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2025 66,612 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2025 66,612 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2024 58,122 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 49,707 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 39,304 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 30,380 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2020 24,322 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2019 14,495 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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VE16 JWM 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 VE16 JWM, 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 VE16 JWM registered?

VE16 JWM is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 17 June 2016.

Is VE16 JWM safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE16 JWM 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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