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AJ16 JYL

2016 Volkswagen Beetle

White Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

86,391 mi
Last recorded86,391 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Beetle36,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ16 JYL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 86,391 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2025 77,964 miles
Pass 28 May 2024 68,492 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 May 2023 60,203 miles
Fail 30 May 2023 60,203 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2022 52,264 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2021 44,014 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 39,682 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in zone B less then 40mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 28,739 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in zone B less than 40mm (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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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AJ16 JYL is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle in White 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 AJ16 JYL, 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 AJ16 JYL registered?

AJ16 JYL is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 8 June 2016.

Is AJ16 JYL safe to buy?

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