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KW66 DWZ

2016 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

44,317 mi
Last recorded44,317 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Beetle36,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW66 DWZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2016
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 44,317 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2026 44,258 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2025 37,713 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2024 29,940 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2023 28,171 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2023 28,127 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 29 Nov 2022 23,539 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 21,996 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 18,692 miles

front and offside rear tyres cracking badly

Pass 26 Nov 2019 14,593 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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KW66 DWZ is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow 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 KW66 DWZ, 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 KW66 DWZ?

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What year was KW66 DWZ registered?

KW66 DWZ is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 22 December 2016.

Is KW66 DWZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KW66 DWZ 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.

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