MOT Status
ValidMileage
90,195 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Engine covers and undertrays fitted unable to check certain items.
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Multiple stone cuts not quiet deep enough to reach cords. (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs have some corrosion. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Engine covers and undertrays fitted unable to check certain items.
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Multiple stone cuts not quiet deep enough to reach cords. (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low on inner shoulder 1.0 mm in places. (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs have some corrosion. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Stone cuts in al tyres
Covers and shields fitted stopping full inspection
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
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DK16 SMX is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 DK16 SMX, 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 DK16 SMX registered?
DK16 SMX is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 17 March 2016.
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