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LC66 FNW

2016 Volkswagen Beetle

Grey Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

45,189 mi
Last recorded45,189 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Beetle36,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC66 FNW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2026 45,189 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2026 45,189 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2025 39,416 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2025 39,416 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 34,708 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 30,243 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 24,164 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2021 19,745 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 13,431 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/55R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (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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LC66 FNW is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LC66 FNW, 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

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What year was LC66 FNW registered?

LC66 FNW is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 25 November 2016.

Is LC66 FNW safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC66 FNW shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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