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K1 BTL

2016 Volkswagen Beetle

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

97,531 mi
Last recorded97,531 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Beetle36,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK1 BTL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 97,531 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Rear spring carrying arms inner bushes n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2026 97,531 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Rear spring carrying arms inner bushes n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2025 89,558 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded pitted scored pads ok (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight corroded pitted scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Feb 2025 89,558 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded pitted scored pads ok (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight corroded pitted scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Feb 2025 89,459 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 72,417 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2024 72,417 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2023 59,046 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 51,383 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 43,046 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 33,173 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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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K1 BTL is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 K1 BTL, 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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K1 BTL is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 23 June 2016.

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