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DE16 XFB

2016 Volkswagen Beetle

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

42,665 mi
Last recorded42,665 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Beetle36,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE16 XFB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 42,665 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2025 39,631 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 37,151 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 33,350 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened OSF shock absorber has play through the shaft causing noise but not effecting driving or safety (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OSF suspension arm bush perishing but no play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside OS door mirror indicator lamp damaged but not effecting the light emitted and door mirror still secure

Pass 24 Mar 2022 29,009 miles

Nearside Front wiper blade split

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer tread cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 24,418 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))

under shields fitted

Fail 1 Apr 2021 24,418 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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))

under shields fitted

Pass 5 Mar 2020 21,883 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 18,027 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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DE16 XFB is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,968cc diesel 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 DE16 XFB, 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 DE16 XFB registered?

DE16 XFB is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 30 March 2016.

Is DE16 XFB safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE16 XFB shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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