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YE16 XDK

2016 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

53,528 mi
Last recorded53,528 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Beetle36,856 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE16 XDK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 53,528 miles
Fail 1 May 2026 47,143 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2025 42,300 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8 mm of tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm of tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 May 2024 38,719 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 34,606 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2023 34,606 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2022 30,337 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 27,459 miles
Pass 5 May 2020 24,457 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 16,678 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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YE16 XDK is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YE16 XDK, 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 YE16 XDK registered?

YE16 XDK is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 23 April 2016.

Is YE16 XDK safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE16 XDK shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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