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KS65 LHD

2016 Volkswagen Beetle

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

92,474 mi
Last recorded92,474 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Beetle36,856 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS65 LHD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 92,474 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Feb 2025 81,564 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged latch sticky (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 20 Feb 2025 81,564 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick n/s & o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged latch sticky (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 71,820 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged sticky catch (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 19 Feb 2024 71,820 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged sticky catch (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 62,332 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 53,709 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 44,115 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 33,381 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 23,381 miles

Engine cover and undertrays fitted.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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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KS65 LHD is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,968cc diesel 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 KS65 LHD, 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 KS65 LHD registered?

KS65 LHD is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 18 January 2016.

Is KS65 LHD safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS65 LHD 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.

Does KS65 LHD have outstanding finance?

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