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CA16 LRK

2016 Volkswagen Beetle

White Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

123,278 mi
Last recorded123,278 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Beetle36,856 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA16 LRK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 123,278 miles

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair looks wet too (1.2.1 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2025 118,166 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play boaderline (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jan 2024 110,745 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 110,573 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2023 110,573 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside & nearside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 97,494 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2022 97,174 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2021 78,039 miles
Fail 25 May 2021 77,981 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements blue characters (0.1 (d))

Pass 20 Jun 2020 64,331 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2019 46,529 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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CA16 LRK is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 CA16 LRK, 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 CA16 LRK registered?

CA16 LRK is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 17 June 2016.

Is CA16 LRK safe to buy?

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