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DA66 TGJ

2016 Volkswagen Beetle

Grey Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

34,539 mi
Last recorded34,539 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Beetle36,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA66 TGJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 34,539 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light wing mirror lens (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2025 32,186 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2024 29,539 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nsf osf arm bushes parting from under side of arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

ns sill and nsr arch damaged

Fail 23 Apr 2024 29,539 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nsf osf arm bushes parting from under side of arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

ns sill and nsr arch damaged

Pass 25 Apr 2023 27,782 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive slight (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2022 24,272 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 22,221 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 22,209 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2019 19,321 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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DA66 TGJ is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 DA66 TGJ, 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 DA66 TGJ registered?

DA66 TGJ is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 11 October 2016.

Is DA66 TGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA66 TGJ shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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