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YA16 PUO

2016 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

83,532 mi
Last recorded83,532 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Beetle36,856 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA16 PUO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 83,532 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2024 74,647 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2024 74,644 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2023 62,887 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2023 62,887 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 2 Jun 2023 61,113 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2022 56,515 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2022 56,411 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower arm back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached Lower arm back bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Aug 2021 52,469 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 47,022 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2019 30,574 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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YA16 PUO is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YA16 PUO, 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

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What year was YA16 PUO registered?

YA16 PUO is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 31 May 2016.

Is YA16 PUO safe to buy?

The MOT history for YA16 PUO shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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