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KJ16 OOX

2016 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

20,628 mi
Last recorded20,628 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Beetle36,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ16 OOX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 9 Sep 2026 20,628 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2025 19,455 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2024 17,754 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 15,769 miles

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

both front tyre treads worn close to wear bars

Pass 2 Aug 2022 14,460 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2021 13,412 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 11,886 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 10,278 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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KJ16 OOX is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle in Red 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 KJ16 OOX, 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 KJ16 OOX?

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What year was KJ16 OOX registered?

KJ16 OOX is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 5 August 2016.

Is KJ16 OOX safe to buy?

The MOT history for KJ16 OOX 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.

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