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WK16 AAY

2016 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

45,674 mi
Last recorded45,674 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Beetle36,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK16 AAY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 45,674 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2025 32,042 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 30,264 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost arm bush starting to de-bond (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside front and offside front tyres starting to perish within tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine bay covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some testable items

Fail 2 May 2024 30,264 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost arm bush starting to de-bond (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside front and offside front tyres starting to perish within tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine bay covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 4 May 2023 28,543 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight pitting on outer face of disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

engine bay covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 4 May 2022 26,818 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 25,628 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 23,808 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 23,447 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Fail 24 Feb 2020 23,447 miles

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

Nearside Front 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 6 Feb 2019 15,505 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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WK16 AAY is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 WK16 AAY, 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 WK16 AAY?

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What year was WK16 AAY registered?

WK16 AAY is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 5 March 2016.

Is WK16 AAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for WK16 AAY shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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