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DC66 ORT

2016 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

81,866 mi
Last recorded81,866 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Beetle36,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC66 ORT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2016
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 81,866 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement whisbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 Sep 2025 81,847 miles

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

Offside Rear Additional braking device mounting insecure and functionality of device affected (1.1.19 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement whisbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2024 70,239 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 58,831 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2022 58,382 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 48,950 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 41,906 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2019 29,659 miles

Oil level on minimum.

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Dec 2019 29,658 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2.5mm and wearing bald on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Oil level on minimum.

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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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DC66 ORT is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DC66 ORT, 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 DC66 ORT registered?

DC66 ORT is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 6 December 2016.

Is DC66 ORT safe to buy?

The MOT history for DC66 ORT shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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