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MD66 ENK

2016 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

90,984 mi
Last recorded90,984 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Beetle36,856 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD66 ENK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 90,984 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2025 90,959 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2024 82,412 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2024 82,412 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Jan 2024 74,875 miles

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

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))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 66,440 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2023 66,440 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2021 54,722 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 48,945 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2019 35,361 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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MD66 ENK is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 MD66 ENK, 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 MD66 ENK registered?

MD66 ENK is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 28 December 2016.

Is MD66 ENK safe to buy?

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