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JT63 JAX

2016 Volkswagen Beetle

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

45,040 mi
Last recorded45,040 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Beetle36,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJT63 JAX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 45,040 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2025 44,046 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2024 41,138 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2023 33,552 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 25,282 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both side rear slightly cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 20,614 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2021 20,614 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 15,356 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2019 11,775 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2019 11,775 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps and off side (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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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JT63 JAX is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,968cc 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 JT63 JAX, 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.

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What year was JT63 JAX registered?

JT63 JAX is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 19 February 2016.

Is JT63 JAX safe to buy?

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