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AF16 EAK

2016 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

62,858 mi
Last recorded62,858 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Beetle36,856 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF16 EAK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 62,858 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2025 57,704 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2025 57,701 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2024 53,723 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 48,994 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

covers fitted

Pass 28 Feb 2022 42,224 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

covers fitted

Pass 25 Feb 2021 33,686 miles

covers fitted

Pass 25 Feb 2020 28,966 miles

covers fitted

Pass 26 Feb 2019 20,722 miles

covers fitted

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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AF16 EAK is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AF16 EAK, 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 AF16 EAK?

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What year was AF16 EAK registered?

AF16 EAK is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 March 2016.

Is AF16 EAK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF16 EAK shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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