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NL66 GZF

2016 Volkswagen Beetle

White Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

24,900 mi
Last recorded24,900 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Beetle36,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL66 GZF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 24,900 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2025 23,487 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 21,588 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 18,540 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 15,854 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 13,326 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 11,121 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 8,771 miles

Under bonnet and under vehicle inspections SERIOUSLY limited because of covers.

Fail 14 Aug 2019 8,771 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low DIP BEAM. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low MAIN BEAM. (4.1.2 (a))

Under bonnet and under vehicle inspections SERIOUSLY limited because of covers.

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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NL66 GZF is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 NL66 GZF, 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 NL66 GZF?

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What year was NL66 GZF registered?

NL66 GZF is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 September 2016.

Is NL66 GZF safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL66 GZF shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does NL66 GZF have outstanding finance?

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