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DA16 NKG

2016 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

56,439 mi
Last recorded56,439 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Beetle36,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA16 NKG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 56,439 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2025 50,988 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive leaking from turbo oil return pipe. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 49,892 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2023 48,987 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 45,082 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2021 42,799 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 37,944 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2020 37,944 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2019 30,066 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or 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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DA16 NKG is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,984cc 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 DA16 NKG, 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 DA16 NKG registered?

DA16 NKG is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 13 May 2016.

Is DA16 NKG safe to buy?

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