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S777 KRP

2016 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

85,781 mi
Last recorded85,781 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Beetle36,856 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS777 KRP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 85,781 miles

Nearside Rear tyre starting to crack

Pass 25 Nov 2024 77,960 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2024 77,960 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2023 68,870 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 59,790 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2022 59,790 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2021 51,198 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking badly and starting to distort

Pass 11 Nov 2020 42,608 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread buckle / distort (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear tyre cracking

front tyres worn to 3mm approx

Pass 24 May 2019 27,908 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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S777 KRP is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle in Black 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 S777 KRP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S777 KRP registered?

S777 KRP is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 13 May 2016.

Is S777 KRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S777 KRP 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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