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KJ16 OXR

2016 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

82,711 mi
Last recorded82,711 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Beetle36,856 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ16 OXR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 82,711 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Spring Seat (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Spring Seat (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked, Still Readable At Time Off Test (0.1 (b))

Fail 24 Jul 2026 82,711 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut In Tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner Edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner Edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Spring Seat (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Spring Seat (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked, Still Readable At Time Off Test (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Aug 2025 70,885 miles

covers & shields fitted

Fail 25 Jul 2025 70,880 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

covers & shields fitted

Pass 5 Aug 2024 59,661 miles

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

covers & shields fitted

Fail 5 Aug 2024 59,660 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2354518 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

covers & shields fitted

Pass 4 Aug 2023 47,068 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 36,928 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2022 36,928 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 26,649 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2021 26,636 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Jul 2020 21,397 miles

Engine covers & Under shield fitted obscuring some components

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

Offside Front 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 17 Jul 2019 14,539 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under shield fitted obscuring some underside components

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 OXR is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 KJ16 OXR, 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 KJ16 OXR registered?

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

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