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FE66 NHP

2016 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

89,595 mi
Last recorded89,595 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Beetle36,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE66 NHP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 89,595 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2024 80,465 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear pads very close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 69,001 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush gone soft (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and outer edges worn. 235/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush is easily moved up and down central sleeve, could be the reason for wear on tyre (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 17% (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view x2 chips in A Zone (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2023 68,745 miles

Offside Rear Lower Rear fog lamp not working In bumper. LED Unit (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush gone soft (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and outer edges worn. 235/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush is easily moved up and down central sleeve, could be the reason for wear on tyre (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 17% (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view x2 chips in A Zone (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 58,730 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 48,642 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2021 48,509 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Nov 2020 38,096 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (possibly previous repaired) in zone 'A' (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 29,269 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Nov 2019 29,251 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (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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FE66 NHP is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FE66 NHP, 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 FE66 NHP registered?

FE66 NHP is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 13 September 2016.

Is FE66 NHP safe to buy?

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