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KW16 YPZ

2016 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

60,381 mi
Last recorded60,381 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Beetle36,856 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW16 YPZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 60,381 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2025 58,396 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 26 Mar 2025 58,303 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 Mar 2024 56,359 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2023 53,729 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2023 53,729 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2022 51,266 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 36,960 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2021 36,960 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements BOTH FRONT AND REAR (0.1 (d))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 26,466 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 19,225 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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KW16 YPZ is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YPZ, 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 KW16 YPZ registered?

KW16 YPZ is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 14 June 2016.

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The MOT history for KW16 YPZ shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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