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KW16 XSH

2016 Volkswagen Beetle

White Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

122,748 mi
Last recorded122,748 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Beetle36,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW16 XSH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 122,748 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2025 117,602 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2025 117,602 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2024 108,615 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive sump leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2022 90,870 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged/cracked (0.1 (b))

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

tpms light illuminated

Fail 8 Dec 2022 90,733 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn part of lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn part of lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged/cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

tpms light illuminated

Pass 2 Dec 2021 75,073 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 59,391 miles

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

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

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))

Fail 8 Dec 2020 59,374 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Scratched (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 37,148 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.00mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.00mm (5.2.3 (e))

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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KW16 XSH is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 KW16 XSH, 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 KW16 XSH registered?

KW16 XSH is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 31 May 2016.

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