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DX16 FWD

2016 Volkswagen Beetle

Brown Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

64,629 mi
Last recorded64,629 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Beetle36,856 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX16 FWD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2016
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 64,629 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2025 64,603 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 30 Aug 2024 59,838 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 56,627 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2023 56,619 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2022 53,495 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2021 52,387 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2020 52,062 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2019 48,756 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 46,926 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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DX16 FWD is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle in Brown with a 2,000cc diesel 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 DX16 FWD, 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 DX16 FWD registered?

DX16 FWD is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 30 March 2016.

Is DX16 FWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX16 FWD 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 DX16 FWD have outstanding finance?

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