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MA66 LPJ

2016 Volkswagen Beetle

White Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

84,920 mi
Last recorded84,920 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Beetle36,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA66 LPJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 84,920 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2026 84,850 miles

General Corrosions

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2025 76,253 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2024 62,188 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 48,942 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 31,784 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 28,902 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2020 22,480 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking and perishing 215/55/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Sep 2020 22,480 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps And offside rear (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking and perishing 215/55/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 14,540 miles

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

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

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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MA66 LPJ is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 MA66 LPJ, 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 MA66 LPJ registered?

MA66 LPJ is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 22 November 2016.

Is MA66 LPJ safe to buy?

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