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DT65 OLO

2016 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

57,620 mi
Last recorded57,620 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Beetle36,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDT65 OLO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 57,620 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

under trays fitted

Fail 26 Jun 2026 57,529 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

under trays fitted

Pass 4 Jul 2025 48,551 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2025 46,775 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside rear wheel slightly stiff to rotate by hand

Pass 25 Jan 2024 42,074 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2023 36,205 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 29,052 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

all 4 tyres showing age related cracking

Pass 11 Jan 2021 21,419 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 19,786 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 15,216 miles

both front arm rear bushes have very slight cracking

both rear tyres have slight cracking on walls

bother rear discs have slight corrosion

under trays fitted

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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DT65 OLO is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 DT65 OLO, 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 DT65 OLO registered?

DT65 OLO is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 31 January 2016.

Is DT65 OLO safe to buy?

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