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CV66 DJY

2016 Volkswagen Beetle

White Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

17,236 mi
Last recorded17,236 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Beetle36,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV66 DJY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 17,236 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 16,332 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 15,046 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 13,722 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 24 Aug 2021 12,549 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 3 Sep 2020 11,652 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 28 Aug 2020 11,617 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn NS & OS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front & Rear (0.1 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 Tyres Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 9,762 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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CV66 DJY is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,197cc 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 CV66 DJY, 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 CV66 DJY?

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What year was CV66 DJY registered?

CV66 DJY is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 2 September 2016.

Is CV66 DJY safe to buy?

The MOT history for CV66 DJY 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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