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EJ66 HAO

2016 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

70,775 mi
Last recorded70,775 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Beetle36,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ66 HAO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 70,775 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2026 70,753 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235/45/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Jan 2025 62,157 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2024 53,704 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2023 45,027 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Offside & nearside. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 31,820 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 31,747 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 30,485 miles

3D number plate fitted to front and rear at time of test

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2019 26,326 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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EJ66 HAO is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,968cc diesel 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 EJ66 HAO, 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 EJ66 HAO registered?

EJ66 HAO is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 21 December 2016.

Is EJ66 HAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJ66 HAO 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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