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YD16 AOU

2016 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

33,516 mi
Last recorded33,516 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Beetle36,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD16 AOU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 33,516 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2025 31,939 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing very badly perished/splitting 2354518 94v (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly perished/splitting (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 30,119 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

rear tyres very badly perished/splitting 2354518 94v

Pass 1 Mar 2023 28,069 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2023 28,069 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2022 25,872 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 23,371 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Feb 2021 23,371 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/45x18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air Fresheners From Rear View Mirror ()

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 Tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 21,042 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2020 21,000 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 16,423 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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YD16 AOU is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,395cc petrol 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 YD16 AOU, 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 YD16 AOU?

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What year was YD16 AOU registered?

YD16 AOU is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 March 2016.

Is YD16 AOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YD16 AOU 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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