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DA66 WMF

2016 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

57,887 mi
Last recorded57,887 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Beetle36,856 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA66 WMF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 57,887 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2025 57,887 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2024 52,198 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2023 47,552 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ADVISE: both front tyres are getting low on tread 2-2.5mm (235/45R18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 45,961 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 38,482 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2021 38,482 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2020 31,749 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2020 31,750 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower control arm rear bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake lever inoperative rear caliper arm ceased (1.1.6 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 23,642 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 WMF is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DA66 WMF, 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 DA66 WMF registered?

DA66 WMF is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 29 September 2016.

Is DA66 WMF safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA66 WMF shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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