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EK16 WJX

2016 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,808 mi
Last recorded81,808 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Beetle36,856 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK16 WJX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 81,808 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2026 81,806 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2025 73,306 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2024 63,755 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2024 63,755 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2023 54,716 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2023 54,716 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 41,844 miles

Covers not allowing full inspection

Fail 21 Mar 2022 41,841 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Covers not allowing full inspection

Pass 17 Mar 2021 30,256 miles

tpms light on

Pass 20 Mar 2020 21,141 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 13,241 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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EK16 WJX is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EK16 WJX, 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 EK16 WJX registered?

EK16 WJX is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 30 March 2016.

Is EK16 WJX safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK16 WJX shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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