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HJ66 AEY

2016 Volkswagen Beetle

White Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

132,167 mi
Last recorded132,167 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2025
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Beetle36,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ66 AEY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2025 132,167 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2025 132,167 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2024 112,601 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2024 112,600 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction EML on dash (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2023 92,782 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 17 Mar 2022 74,141 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 55,827 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread small crack (0.1 (b))

Nearside sill has dent and surface rust

Offside sill has small dent

Fail 6 Apr 2021 55,826 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush on front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread small crack (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside sill has dent and surface rust

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

Offside sill has small dent

Pass 7 Apr 2020 45,233 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread (5.2.3 (d) (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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HJ66 AEY is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HJ66 AEY, 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 HJ66 AEY registered?

HJ66 AEY is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 10 September 2016.

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