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DE66 ZZZ

2016 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

23,635 mi
Last recorded23,635 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Beetle36,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE66 ZZZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 23,635 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2025 23,635 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested spring wedged on anti roll bar (1.2.1 (g))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2024 21,665 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 19,862 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 17,670 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 16,487 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 14,444 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 12,232 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or 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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DE66 ZZZ is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel 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 DE66 ZZZ, 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 DE66 ZZZ registered?

DE66 ZZZ is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 7 October 2016.

Is DE66 ZZZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE66 ZZZ 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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