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VO16 VGE

2016 Volkswagen Beetle

White Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

82,227 mi
Last recorded82,227 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Beetle36,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO16 VGE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 82,227 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2024 73,371 miles

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

T.P.M.S light ON

Fail 20 Dec 2024 73,360 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

T.P.M.S light ON

Pass 10 Nov 2023 65,749 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2023 65,736 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2022 60,862 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 55,796 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively discs lipped and worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush seperating slight wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads just starting to get low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2021 39,863 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 33,087 miles

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

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

t p m s warning light on indicating low tyre pressure

Fail 22 Jul 2020 33,087 miles

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

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

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

t p m s warning light on indicating low tyre pressure

Pass 22 May 2019 23,113 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both rear tyres perish

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 VGE is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VO16 VGE, 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 VGE registered?

VO16 VGE is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 23 May 2016.

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