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AE16 MZY

2016 Volkswagen Beetle

White Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

70,168 mi
Last recorded70,168 miles
Recorded on30 May 2025
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Beetle36,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE16 MZY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 May 2025 70,168 miles

both front tyres worn close to ware markers

corrosion on all 4 coil springs

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

nearside front outer cv boot worn/leaking

offside front bottom ball joint dust cover damaged

tpms lamp on

Pass 28 Jun 2024 61,844 miles

corrosion on all 4 coil springs

Fail 27 Jun 2024 61,842 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

corrosion on all 4 coil springs

front brake discs worn/corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2023 52,855 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

corrosion on all 4 coil springs

Pass 28 Jun 2022 44,470 miles

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

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

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

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

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

slight corrosion on all 4 coil springs

Fail 28 Jun 2022 44,470 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

slight corrosion on all 4 coil springs

Pass 26 Jun 2021 35,431 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Nail in tyre ()

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

vehicle fitted with under shield limiting view on some components.

Pass 10 Mar 2020 28,264 miles

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

nearside front tyre side wall worn

offside front tyre side wall damaged and worn edges

Fail 10 Mar 2020 28,264 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

nearside front tyre side wall worn

offside front tyre side wall damaged and worn edges

Pass 11 Feb 2019 22,876 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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AE16 MZY is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,197cc 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 AE16 MZY, 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.

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What year was AE16 MZY registered?

AE16 MZY is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 8 March 2016.

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