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YP16 VZZ

2016 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

65,123 mi
Last recorded65,123 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Beetle36,856 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP16 VZZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 65,123 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre is perished and has cracking to outer and inner tread and within tread grooves , tyre is dated ( 02. 2016 ). (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2025 60,176 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2024 54,493 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 52,689 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2023 52,689 miles

Nearside Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2022 49,784 miles

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 9 Jun 2022 49,783 miles

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

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 9 Jun 2021 46,912 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2021 46,912 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively not clearing for the driver to see clearly (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively not clearing the windscreen for driver to see clearly (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2020 44,827 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 35,367 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))

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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YP16 VZZ is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,197cc 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 YP16 VZZ, 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 YP16 VZZ registered?

YP16 VZZ is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 31 May 2016.

Is YP16 VZZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YP16 VZZ 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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