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AU16 KDZ

2016 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

38,443 mi
Last recorded38,443 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Beetle36,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU16 KDZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 38,443 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer Sidewall 235/45 ZR18 98Y (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235/45 ZR18 98Y (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 27 May 2025 36,394 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2024 34,260 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 33,404 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perishing (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 29 Apr 2022 31,234 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2021 30,144 miles

Both front tyres perished between treads

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

Off side rear tyre perished between treads

Fail 20 Apr 2021 30,143 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Both front tyres perished between treads

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

Off side rear tyre perished between treads

Pass 7 May 2020 29,152 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 May 2020 29,152 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))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2019 24,435 miles

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

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

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

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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AU16 KDZ is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel 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 AU16 KDZ, 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 AU16 KDZ registered?

AU16 KDZ is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 March 2016.

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