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KT16 OUO

2016 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

70,711 mi
Last recorded70,711 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Beetle36,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT16 OUO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 16 Apr 2026 70,711 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2025 61,219 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2024 60,681 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2023 58,375 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2022 50,246 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 45,073 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 41,455 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 34,383 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres are worn close to the legal limit - measuring between 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres are cracking on the outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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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KT16 OUO is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle in Black 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 KT16 OUO, 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 KT16 OUO registered?

KT16 OUO is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 8 August 2016.

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