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KO16 GYA

2016 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

30,982 mi
Last recorded30,982 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Beetle36,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKO16 GYA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 30,982 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2026 30,423 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2026 30,407 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 9 Jan 2025 27,455 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2024 24,908 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 21,628 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2023 21,553 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2022 17,846 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 15,678 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 12,529 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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KO16 GYA is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,395cc petrol 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 KO16 GYA, 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 KO16 GYA registered?

KO16 GYA is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 12 July 2016.

Is KO16 GYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for KO16 GYA shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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