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WG16 JDX

2016 Volkswagen Beetle

White Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

50,856 mi
Last recorded50,856 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Beetle36,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG16 JDX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 50,856 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR MOST BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Apr 2026 50,856 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR MOST BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2025 47,102 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 43,955 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 39,693 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 35,376 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 27,684 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords badly perished but not to cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords badly perished but not to cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2020 24,654 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 17,404 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/55x17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/55x17 (5.2.3 (e))

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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WG16 JDX 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 WG16 JDX, 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 WG16 JDX registered?

WG16 JDX is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 30 April 2016.

Is WG16 JDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for WG16 JDX 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.

Does WG16 JDX have outstanding finance?

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