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818 PCV

2016 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

25,558 mi
Last recorded25,558 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Beetle36,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration818 PCV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 25,558 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2025 25,557 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2024 24,892 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 23,830 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2023 23,830 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2022 22,458 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 21,566 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 20,362 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 16,150 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2019 16,091 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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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818 PCV is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,395cc petrol 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 818 PCV, 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 818 PCV registered?

818 PCV is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 25 June 2016.

Is 818 PCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for 818 PCV 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.

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