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CA53 TKD

2016 Volkswagen Beetle

White Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

42,236 mi
Last recorded42,236 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Beetle36,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA53 TKD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 42,236 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2026 42,235 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2025 37,925 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2024 30,852 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 26,870 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 24,145 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 19,207 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2019 11,012 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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CA53 TKD is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 CA53 TKD, 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 CA53 TKD registered?

CA53 TKD is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 30 April 2016.

Is CA53 TKD safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA53 TKD shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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