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EU16 ZXL

2016 Volkswagen Beetle

White Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

23,242 mi
Last recorded23,242 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Beetle36,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU16 ZXL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 11 Mar 2026 23,242 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2025 21,888 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2024 19,937 miles

All four tyres Slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

Pass 7 Mar 2023 19,119 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer side wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres perished/cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 18,014 miles

All four tyres damaged/cracking or perishing

Pass 10 Mar 2021 16,585 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 15,063 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 12,079 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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EU16 ZXL is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EU16 ZXL, 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 EU16 ZXL?

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What year was EU16 ZXL registered?

EU16 ZXL is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 11 March 2016.

Is EU16 ZXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU16 ZXL shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EU16 ZXL have outstanding finance?

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