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HY66 VLB

2016 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

50,486 mi
Last recorded50,486 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Beetle36,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY66 VLB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 50,486 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2024 44,959 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2023 38,950 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2023 38,950 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2022 33,846 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2021 23,462 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2020 18,372 miles

Nearside Front tyre low on edges but looks like raised tread

Offside Front tyre low on edges but looks like raised tread

Pass 31 Oct 2019 10,184 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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HY66 VLB is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HY66 VLB, 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

How do I check the history of HY66 VLB?

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What year was HY66 VLB registered?

HY66 VLB is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 29 November 2016.

Is HY66 VLB safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY66 VLB shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HY66 VLB have outstanding finance?

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