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AK65 JSV

2016 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

65,730 mi
Last recorded65,730 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Beetle36,856 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK65 JSV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 17 Mar 2026 65,730 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2025 55,761 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2024 46,671 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 37,894 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 31,123 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 26,228 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 23,849 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 17,832 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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AK65 JSV is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AK65 JSV, 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 AK65 JSV registered?

AK65 JSV is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 30 January 2016.

Is AK65 JSV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK65 JSV shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AK65 JSV have outstanding finance?

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