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HX66 SRY

2016 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

57,681 mi
Last recorded57,681 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Beetle36,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX66 SRY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2026 57,681 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2026 57,678 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2025 51,156 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2024 45,075 miles

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))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2023 37,107 miles

Offside Front fog lamp lens cracked

Fail 14 Aug 2023 37,107 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front fog lamp lens cracked

Pass 17 Aug 2022 31,189 miles

Offside Front foglamp lens cracked

Pass 13 Aug 2021 24,513 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2020 22,644 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to get low and worn heavier on edges plus outer sidewall is scuffed (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge started to get low and worn heavier on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front fog lamp lense is cracked

Pass 10 Sep 2019 20,256 miles

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

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

Offside Front foglamp lens damaged

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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HX66 SRY is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,197cc 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 HX66 SRY, 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 HX66 SRY registered?

HX66 SRY is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 September 2016.

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