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AO16 YTK

2016 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

46,254 mi
Last recorded46,254 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Beetle36,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO16 YTK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 46,254 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2025 46,254 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective broken. (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2024 41,137 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 35,707 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rear number plate deteriorated/damaged

Fail 31 Oct 2023 35,707 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rear number plate deteriorated/damaged

Pass 8 Nov 2022 31,026 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2022 30,995 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2021 26,248 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre scrubbing on inside edge

Pass 3 Nov 2020 20,769 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 14,438 miles

Nearside Front tyre sidewall damaged

Offside Rear tyre has nail in tread

both front tyres cutting off on inner edges

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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AO16 YTK is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,984cc 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 AO16 YTK, 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 AO16 YTK registered?

AO16 YTK is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 10 May 2016.

Is AO16 YTK safe to buy?

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