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AV66 TTO

2016 Volkswagen Beetle

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

55,047 mi
Last recorded55,047 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Beetle36,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV66 TTO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 55,047 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2024 54,435 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 54,028 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 47,532 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2022 47,531 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm bold on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm bold on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Apr 2021 40,859 miles

Undertrays fitted.

Fail 25 Mar 2021 40,859 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Mar 2021 40,858 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2020 40,857 miles

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 4 Nov 2019 28,991 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2019 28,852 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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 TTO is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,968cc diesel 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 AV66 TTO, 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 AV66 TTO registered?

AV66 TTO is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 27 October 2016.

Is AV66 TTO safe to buy?

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