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SR16 XGT

2016 Volkswagen Beetle

White Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

37,350 mi
Last recorded37,350 miles
Recorded on19 May 2025
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Beetle36,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSR16 XGT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2025 37,350 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 36,130 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 34,318 miles
Fail 19 May 2023 34,318 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2022 34,101 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2022 34,101 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2021 31,750 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2021 31,750 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 27,734 miles

Front windscreen badly scored / scratched

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

Fail 24 Nov 2020 27,734 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front windscreen badly scored / scratched

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.80mm & cut (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.80mm & cut (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 18,247 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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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SR16 XGT is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 SR16 XGT, 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

How do I check the history of SR16 XGT?

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What year was SR16 XGT registered?

SR16 XGT is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 5 June 2016.

Is SR16 XGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for SR16 XGT shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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