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CA66 JFE

2016 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

38,760 mi
Last recorded38,760 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Beetle36,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA66 JFE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 38,760 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2024 35,066 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 34,357 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 34,345 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2020 34,345 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Nearside Front noise from front wheel when jacked up but can not be identified and no noise from wheel on drive test requires further inspection

Offside Front noise from front wheel on drive test but can not be identified requires further inspection

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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CA66 JFE is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CA66 JFE, 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 CA66 JFE?

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What year was CA66 JFE registered?

CA66 JFE is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 5 December 2016.

Is CA66 JFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA66 JFE shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CA66 JFE have outstanding finance?

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