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AU66 UEZ

2016 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

65,895 mi
Last recorded65,895 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Beetle36,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU66 UEZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 65,895 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight leak of grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2025 65,891 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight leak of grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 59,623 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2024 59,623 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 53,342 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2023 53,341 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 46,911 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2022 46,911 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Sep 2021 42,072 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 30,767 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 19,491 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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AU66 UEZ is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 AU66 UEZ, 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 AU66 UEZ registered?

AU66 UEZ is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 26 September 2016.

Is AU66 UEZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU66 UEZ shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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