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AK16 VKT

2016 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

50,982 mi
Last recorded50,982 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Beetle36,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK16 VKT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2026 50,982 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2025 42,772 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2024 40,557 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EARLY RECTIFICATION ADVISED (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EARLY RECTIFICATION ADVISED (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 38,040 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 32,095 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2021 32,094 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2020 29,940 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2019 21,549 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (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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AK16 VKT is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AK16 VKT, 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 AK16 VKT registered?

AK16 VKT is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 19 May 2016.

Is AK16 VKT safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK16 VKT shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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