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CP16 XCW

2016 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

92,256 mi
Last recorded92,256 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Beetle36,856 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP16 XCW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2026 92,256 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2025 80,644 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2024 67,699 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2024 67,699 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Oct 2022 56,176 miles

full under vehicle cover fitted obscuring under vehicle

Fail 10 Oct 2022 56,156 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

full under vehicle cover fitted obscuring under vehicle

Pass 14 Oct 2021 52,460 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 50,765 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235/45/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 40,159 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 30,877 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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CP16 XCW is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CP16 XCW, 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 CP16 XCW registered?

CP16 XCW is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 15 July 2016.

Is CP16 XCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for CP16 XCW shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CP16 XCW have outstanding finance?

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