MOT Status
ValidMileage
63,233 miSignificantly above average — investigate
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both slightly pitted on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both slightly pitted on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beetle?
Based on 1,719,137 MOT tests across 112,454 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
DS16 OXU is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel 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 DS16 OXU, 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
How do I check the history of DS16 OXU?
You can check the full history of DS16 OXU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was DS16 OXU registered?
DS16 OXU is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 6 May 2016.
Is DS16 OXU safe to buy?
The MOT history for DS16 OXU shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does DS16 OXU have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on DS16 OXU. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.