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EX66 RUO

2016 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

37,978 mi
Last recorded37,978 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Beetle36,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX66 RUO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 37,978 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2025 37,041 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2024 34,415 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2023 31,657 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2023 31,657 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2022 28,333 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))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 26,310 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2020 19,275 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged casing damaged ()

Fail 29 Aug 2020 19,214 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 215/55R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged casing damaged ()

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x2 ()

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

tpms on no obvious fault

Pass 21 Sep 2019 15,430 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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EX66 RUO is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EX66 RUO, 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 EX66 RUO registered?

EX66 RUO is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 26 September 2016.

Is EX66 RUO safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX66 RUO shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EX66 RUO have outstanding finance?

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