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WD16 PLO

2016 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2025
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

57,117 mi
Last recorded57,117 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2024
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Beetle36,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD16 PLO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2024 57,117 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2023 41,947 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2022 37,921 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2022 37,921 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 33,188 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 32,323 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2021 32,323 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2020 31,151 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2019 24,264 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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WD16 PLO is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 WD16 PLO, 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 WD16 PLO?

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What year was WD16 PLO registered?

WD16 PLO is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 25 June 2016.

Is WD16 PLO safe to buy?

The MOT history for WD16 PLO shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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