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SE65 EKC

2016 Volkswagen Beetle

White Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,751 mi
Last recorded75,751 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Beetle36,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE65 EKC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 75,751 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2024 71,005 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2024 71,005 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

TPMS Light On (low pressure)

Pass 28 Oct 2023 66,508 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner and Outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner and outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Possible from sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

TPMS Light on dash

Pass 29 Oct 2022 62,235 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2022 62,232 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2021 59,764 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2021 59,764 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2021 52,417 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 42,640 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2020 42,640 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2019 31,365 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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SE65 EKC is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SE65 EKC, 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 SE65 EKC registered?

SE65 EKC is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 29 February 2016.

Is SE65 EKC safe to buy?

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