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K11 DRW

2016 Volkswagen Beetle

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

15,134 mi
Last recorded15,134 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Beetle36,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK11 DRW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 15,134 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2026 15,129 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2023 15,070 miles

Offside Front tyre leaking from previous repair

Pass 6 Apr 2022 13,375 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 12,259 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 10,429 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

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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K11 DRW is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 K11 DRW, 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 K11 DRW registered?

K11 DRW is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 21 April 2016.

Is K11 DRW safe to buy?

The MOT history for K11 DRW shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does K11 DRW have outstanding finance?

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