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LT16 ZFX

2016 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

74,502 mi
Last recorded74,502 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Beetle36,856 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT16 ZFX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2016
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 74,502 miles
Pass 23 May 2025 69,318 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 62,922 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 47,298 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 44,851 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 44,660 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2021 44,660 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing smashed off (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 May 2019 28,622 miles

ALL FOUR TYRES ON VEHICLE HAVE CUTS IN OUTER SIDEWALLS NO CORDS SHOWING

ENGINE COVER FITTED / UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 21 May 2019 28,617 miles

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

ALL FOUR TYRES ON VEHICLE HAVE CUTS IN OUTER SIDEWALLS NO CORDS SHOWING

ENGINE COVER FITTED / UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted bead (5.2.2 (c) (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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LT16 ZFX is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LT16 ZFX, 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 LT16 ZFX registered?

LT16 ZFX is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 31 May 2016.

Is LT16 ZFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LT16 ZFX shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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