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VX16 HNV

2016 Volkswagen Beetle

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

138,308 mi
Last recorded138,308 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Beetle36,856 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX16 HNV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 138,308 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2025 125,002 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2024 109,891 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in between treads and unevenly worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in between treads and unevenly worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 94,433 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2023 94,133 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2022 80,235 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 67,946 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

corrosion to all brake discs

Pass 7 Feb 2020 59,668 miles

Nearside Front tyre 2mm, uneven wear

Offside Front tyre worn inside edge, on legal limit

Offside Rear tyre screw in tread

both rear tyres tread runout (just acceptable

Pass 15 Feb 2019 46,404 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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VX16 HNV is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle in White 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 VX16 HNV, 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 VX16 HNV registered?

VX16 HNV is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 March 2016.

Is VX16 HNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for VX16 HNV 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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