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VF16 EFZ

2016 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

45,764 mi
Last recorded45,764 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Beetle36,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF16 EFZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 45,764 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2025 45,755 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2024 42,105 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2024 42,105 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

run flat on dash

Pass 27 Oct 2023 38,951 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 32,950 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres cracking or perishing recommended (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords small cut /split on inner edge recommended asap (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn badly inner edge recommended before cords/ply exposed (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn badly inner edge recommended before cords/ply exposed (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Oct 2022 32,930 miles

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

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres cracking or perishing recommended (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn badly inner edge recommended before cords/ply exposed (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn badly inner edge recommended before cords/ply exposed (5.2.3 (e))

tpms light on

Pass 25 Oct 2021 27,968 miles

both front lower suspension arm rear mounting bushes deteriorated.

both front tyres scrubbing on edges.

Fail 25 Oct 2021 27,961 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both front lower suspension arm rear mounting bushes deteriorated.

both front tyres scrubbing on edges.

Pass 25 Oct 2021 27,961 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 22,567 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 18,034 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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VF16 EFZ is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VF16 EFZ, 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 VF16 EFZ registered?

VF16 EFZ is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 22 July 2016.

Is VF16 EFZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for VF16 EFZ shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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