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SW65 KKV

2016 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

8,150 mi
Last recorded8,150 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Beetle36,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW65 KKV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 8,150 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush bonding starting to crack (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Feb 2026 8,149 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush bonding starting to crack (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Feb 2025 7,540 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush worn/deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 6,988 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2023 6,273 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2023 6,273 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2022 5,526 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2021 4,700 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 3,674 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 2,597 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2019 2,597 miles

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

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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SW65 KKV is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SW65 KKV, 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 SW65 KKV registered?

SW65 KKV is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 14 January 2016.

Is SW65 KKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW65 KKV shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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