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KS16 OHE

2016 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

70,770 mi
Last recorded70,770 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Beetle36,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS16 OHE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 18 May 2026 70,770 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lipped and Worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking Between Treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lipped and Worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking Between Treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 21 May 2025 65,087 miles
Pass 23 May 2024 58,513 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 52,564 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jun 2022 46,963 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre showing age related cracking DOT marked 40/15

Offside Rear tyre showing age related cracking DOT marked 14/15

Pass 30 Jun 2021 37,777 miles

Nearside Rear tyre showing light cracking

Pass 24 Jun 2020 27,731 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and Wearing On Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2019 8,703 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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KS16 OHE is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,395cc 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 KS16 OHE, 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

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What year was KS16 OHE registered?

KS16 OHE is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 13 May 2016.

Is KS16 OHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS16 OHE 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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