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DX16 VCZ

2016 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

44,591 mi
Last recorded44,591 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Beetle36,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX16 VCZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 44,591 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides of the car (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 25 Jun 2026 44,575 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides of the car (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2025 40,240 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2025 40,232 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2024 38,319 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 37,908 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight low on tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 May 2022 35,641 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 26,761 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 18,694 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2020 18,694 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 11,356 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 11,046 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 VCZ is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VCZ, 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 VCZ registered?

DX16 VCZ is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 25 March 2016.

Is DX16 VCZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX16 VCZ shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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