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KV66 AFE

2016 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

72,309 mi
Last recorded72,309 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Beetle36,856 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV66 AFE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2026 72,309 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2026 72,308 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2025 64,713 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Filter O ring seal weep (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2025 64,713 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Filter O ring seal weep (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 58,649 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2023 53,063 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 47,816 miles

Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged Old and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 43,733 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 39,934 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 35,357 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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KV66 AFE is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue 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 KV66 AFE, 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 KV66 AFE?

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What year was KV66 AFE registered?

KV66 AFE is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 October 2016.

Is KV66 AFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for KV66 AFE shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KV66 AFE have outstanding finance?

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