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LA16 CXE

2016 Volkswagen Beetle

White Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

85,620 mi
Last recorded85,620 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Beetle36,856 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA16 CXE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 85,620 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2025 85,620 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Jun 2025 80,274 miles

Both front tyres are worn on inner edge

Nearside front wishbone rear bush is deteriorated resulting in slight movement

Pass 17 Jun 2024 70,642 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2023 55,608 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 46,502 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both [ cracking ] (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 37,845 miles

rear tyres cracking badly

Fail 15 Jun 2021 37,845 miles

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

rear tyres cracking badly

wipers noisy

Pass 3 Jun 2020 31,367 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 25,819 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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LA16 CXE is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LA16 CXE, 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 LA16 CXE registered?

LA16 CXE is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 30 June 2016.

Is LA16 CXE safe to buy?

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