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KY16 CNU

2016 Volkswagen Beetle

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

63,892 mi
Last recorded63,892 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Beetle36,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY16 CNU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 63,892 miles

n/s/f brake warning wire has been broken on harness side

Fail 12 Jun 2026 63,892 miles

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

n/s/f brake warning wire has been broken on harness side

Pass 10 Jun 2025 62,282 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2024 60,749 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2024 60,473 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2024 60,473 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2023 57,981 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2023 57,977 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2022 55,445 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 49,210 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2020 42,692 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2019 30,247 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2019 30,247 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge scrubbed on inner edge (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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KY16 CNU is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 KY16 CNU, 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 KY16 CNU registered?

KY16 CNU is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 2 March 2016.

Is KY16 CNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY16 CNU shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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