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YF16 WTV

2016 Volkswagen Beetle

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

47,821 mi
Last recorded47,821 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Beetle36,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF16 WTV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 47,821 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2025 41,202 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2024 35,398 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2023 29,867 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 25,755 miles

undertrays fitted obscuring testable items.

Fail 18 Jan 2022 25,717 miles

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

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

undertrays fitted obscuring testable items.

Pass 12 Jan 2021 21,708 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 11 Jan 2021 21,708 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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 31 Jan 2020 16,113 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2020 16,110 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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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YF16 WTV is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YF16 WTV, 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 YF16 WTV registered?

YF16 WTV is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 27 May 2016.

Is YF16 WTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF16 WTV shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YF16 WTV have outstanding finance?

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