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KW65 XEK

2016 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

36,041 mi
Last recorded36,041 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Beetle36,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW65 XEK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 36,041 miles
Pass 30 May 2025 32,417 miles
Fail 29 May 2025 32,417 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2024 28,559 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 24,025 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 22,696 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2022 19,717 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2022 19,717 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2021 17,155 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 15,899 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 11,394 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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KW65 XEK is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 KW65 XEK, 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 KW65 XEK registered?

KW65 XEK is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 2 February 2016.

Is KW65 XEK safe to buy?

The MOT history for KW65 XEK shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KW65 XEK have outstanding finance?

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