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PJ16 KAX

2016 Volkswagen Beetle

Pink Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

74,779 mi
Last recorded74,779 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Beetle36,856 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ16 KAX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2016
ColourPink
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2026 74,779 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2025 67,812 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2024 60,547 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2023 53,625 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2023 53,534 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2022 46,315 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2022 46,315 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2021 39,262 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2021 39,262 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2020 30,663 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Mar 2019 10,435 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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PJ16 KAX is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle in Pink with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 PJ16 KAX, 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 PJ16 KAX registered?

PJ16 KAX is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 13 May 2016.

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