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KX54 STY

2016 Volkswagen Beetle

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

59,450 mi
Last recorded59,450 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Beetle36,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX54 STY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 59,450 miles

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

exhaust sleeve broken

Pass 23 Dec 2024 55,073 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2023 49,716 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2022 43,471 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 33,648 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 33,026 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2021 33,026 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2020 29,771 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 26,196 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 22,279 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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KX54 STY is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 KX54 STY, 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 KX54 STY registered?

KX54 STY is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 6 May 2016.

Is KX54 STY safe to buy?

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