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NL66 WFV

2016 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

39,175 mi
Last recorded39,175 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Beetle36,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL66 WFV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2016
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 39,175 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2026 39,175 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 30,491 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2024 29,906 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2024 29,904 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2023 28,723 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2023 28,723 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2022 25,836 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 6 Oct 2022 25,836 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 19 Oct 2021 23,770 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 22 Oct 2020 23,054 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 10 Oct 2019 20,075 miles

under tray and floor covers fitted obscuring some components

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 WFV is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NL66 WFV, 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 WFV?

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What year was NL66 WFV registered?

NL66 WFV is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 31 October 2016.

Is NL66 WFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL66 WFV shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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