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KY16 CUX

2016 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

62,886 mi
Last recorded62,886 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Beetle36,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY16 CUX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 29 Jan 2026 62,886 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front low tread and perished sidewalls (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre starting to perish in sidewall and crack in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2025 61,520 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2023 60,921 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 55,858 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush near acceptable wear limits. Advise replacement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and slightly out of shape over tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush near acceptable wear limits. Advise replacement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly out of shape over tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 49,477 miles

Offside and nearside rear tyres worn slightly out of shape over tread area

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

Pass 16 Feb 2021 39,710 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 33,479 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 22,706 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45r18 94v Pirelli p7 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre close to side wall

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 CUX is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 KY16 CUX, 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 KY16 CUX registered?

KY16 CUX is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 9 March 2016.

Is KY16 CUX safe to buy?

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