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CU66 EKM

2016 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

31,913 mi
Last recorded31,913 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Beetle36,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU66 EKM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 31,913 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2025 31,913 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2024 29,797 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2024 29,797 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Nov 2023 28,832 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 26,983 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2022 26,983 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2021 25,092 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 20,155 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2020 20,151 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2019 14,541 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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CU66 EKM is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,395cc petrol 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 CU66 EKM, 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 CU66 EKM registered?

CU66 EKM is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 September 2016.

Is CU66 EKM safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU66 EKM shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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