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AP16 UXM

2016 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2025
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

66,328 mi
Last recorded66,328 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2024
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Beetle36,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP16 UXM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2024 66,328 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 61,718 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2023 61,627 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2022 58,587 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2021 50,987 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ageing / perishing & nail intyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 47,019 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Hard to see, but looks like front pads getting low. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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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AP16 UXM is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AP16 UXM, 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 AP16 UXM registered?

AP16 UXM is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 29 July 2016.

Is AP16 UXM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP16 UXM shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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