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FE66 YXZ

2016 Volkswagen Beetle

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

92,312 mi
Last recorded92,312 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Beetle36,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE66 YXZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 92,312 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2024 84,006 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2024 84,006 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2023 70,596 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement is no longer adhered to the central sleeve of bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 56,999 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 46,643 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Close to needing replacement (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Nov 2021 46,595 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Starting to damage brake disc (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Close to needing replacement (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 39,931 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2020 39,931 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 33,419 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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FE66 YXZ is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle in White 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 YXZ, 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 YXZ registered?

FE66 YXZ is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 30 November 2016.

Is FE66 YXZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE66 YXZ shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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