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BT66 LLE

2016 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

65,573 mi
Last recorded65,573 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Beetle36,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT66 LLE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 65,573 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2024 55,699 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2024 55,699 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2023 45,846 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 33,262 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 22,566 miles

215 55 17 94 v

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm perished also 2016 dot code (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm perished also 2016 dot code (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished 2016 dot code (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 13,607 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 11,844 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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BT66 LLE is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 BT66 LLE, 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 BT66 LLE registered?

BT66 LLE is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 8 November 2016.

Is BT66 LLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT66 LLE shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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