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VO16 JGU

2016 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

76,571 mi
Last recorded76,571 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Beetle36,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO16 JGU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 76,571 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2025 74,343 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2024 72,096 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2023 63,992 miles

nsf tyre 2.5 mm

osr tyre cracked + feathered

Pass 1 Sep 2022 54,406 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2022 54,406 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2021 45,216 miles

front tyres low 2+ 2.5 mm

nsr tyre cracked

Pass 17 Sep 2020 35,436 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre tread edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 28,017 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2019 28,017 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 27,466 miles

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

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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VO16 JGU is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 VO16 JGU, 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 VO16 JGU registered?

VO16 JGU is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 9 March 2016.

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The MOT history for VO16 JGU shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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