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KX16 PXM

2016 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,589 mi
Last recorded79,589 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Beetle36,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX16 PXM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 79,589 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2025 76,410 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2024 71,098 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Jun 2023 65,179 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2023 65,179 miles

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 23 Jun 2022 54,243 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 25 Jun 2021 41,596 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2021 41,596 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front 235/45 r18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jun 2020 33,314 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2020 31,332 miles

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

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both. Torn. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 22,882 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2019 22,881 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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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KX16 PXM is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KX16 PXM, 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 KX16 PXM registered?

KX16 PXM is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 March 2016.

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