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AV66 LCY

2016 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

71,722 mi
Last recorded71,722 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Beetle36,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV66 LCY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 71,722 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2024 65,574 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2023 58,836 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2023 58,836 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2022 50,689 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2022 50,629 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2021 41,857 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 34,291 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 25,882 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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AV66 LCY is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AV66 LCY, 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

How do I check the history of AV66 LCY?

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What year was AV66 LCY registered?

AV66 LCY is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 30 September 2016.

Is AV66 LCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV66 LCY shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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