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S222 MCX

2016 Volkswagen Beetle

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

58,257 mi
Last recorded58,257 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Beetle36,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS222 MCX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 23 Oct 2025 58,257 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2024 55,980 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2023 52,662 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 45,952 miles

Damage of less than 1 cm diameter in nearside front windscreen

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

Pass 11 Dec 2021 38,277 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 2x1cm diameter in the wiped 'A' zone (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 31,834 miles

Damage of less than 1cm diameter in the offside wiped 'A' zone and nearside wiped areas of the front windscreen

Pass 5 Dec 2019 29,213 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2018 24,967 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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S222 MCX is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,968cc diesel 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 S222 MCX, 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 S222 MCX registered?

S222 MCX is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 31 January 2016.

Is S222 MCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for S222 MCX shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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