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BL66 ZFR

2016 Volkswagen Beetle

White Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

21,611 mi
Last recorded21,611 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Beetle36,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL66 ZFR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 26 Sep 2025 21,611 miles

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

plastic covers fitted obscuring some testable components

Pass 30 Sep 2024 18,737 miles

plastic covers fitted obscuring some testable components

Pass 11 Oct 2023 15,482 miles

under body covers fitted obscuring some testable components

Pass 26 Sep 2022 12,856 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

under body covers fitted obscuring some testable components

Pass 7 Oct 2021 10,177 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 7,574 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 5,479 miles

Front both front wipers showing signs of wearing and smearing not effecting view

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))

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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BL66 ZFR is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BL66 ZFR, 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

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What year was BL66 ZFR registered?

BL66 ZFR is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 14 December 2016.

Is BL66 ZFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL66 ZFR shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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