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SL16 XCX

2016 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

117,349 mi
Last recorded117,349 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Beetle36,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL16 XCX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 117,349 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 May 2025 105,894 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2024 91,883 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2023 77,330 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2023 77,159 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2022 61,950 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2021 46,798 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 7 May 2020 32,664 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 16,348 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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SL16 XCX is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 SL16 XCX, 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 SL16 XCX registered?

SL16 XCX is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 29 April 2016.

Is SL16 XCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL16 XCX shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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