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VX16 LPY

2016 Volkswagen Beetle

White Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

83,513 mi
Last recorded83,513 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Beetle36,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX16 LPY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 83,513 miles

Nearside Rear Inner 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))

Pass 3 Mar 2025 74,342 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing and smooth inner shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear fog lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Light flickering (4.5.4 (b))

Fail 28 Feb 2025 74,327 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened Trailing arm bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing and smooth inner shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear fog lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Light flickering (4.5.4 (b))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 63,893 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm, smooth inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arms, rear bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 51,638 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin at 3 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 42,237 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2021 31,351 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 26,069 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2019 21,409 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 LPY is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,197cc petrol 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 LPY, 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

How do I check the history of VX16 LPY?

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What year was VX16 LPY registered?

VX16 LPY is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 14 March 2016.

Is VX16 LPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for VX16 LPY 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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