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NK16 XAP

2016 Volkswagen Beetle

White Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2026
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

119,085 mi
Last recorded119,085 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2025
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Beetle36,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK16 XAP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2025 119,085 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2025 119,080 miles

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

tpms light on

Pass 14 Apr 2024 99,301 miles

TPMS lamp illuminated

Fail 3 Apr 2024 99,238 miles

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Dash cam ()

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

TPMS lamp illuminated

Pass 3 Apr 2023 78,848 miles

Nearside Front Lower Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2023 78,847 miles

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

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Lower Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 59,555 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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))

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

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 14 Mar 2022 59,555 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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))

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

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 1 Apr 2021 40,260 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 75% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Mar 2021 40,242 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 75% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Mar 2020 27,900 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre worn to 3mm

Offside Front tyre worn to 3mm

Fail 27 Mar 2020 27,900 miles

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))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre worn to 3mm

Offside Front tyre worn to 3mm

Pass 26 Mar 2019 10,929 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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NK16 XAP is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 NK16 XAP, 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 NK16 XAP registered?

NK16 XAP is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 30 March 2016.

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