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RE66 JYS

2016 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

49,588 mi
Last recorded49,588 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Beetle36,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE66 JYS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2026 49,588 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2026 49,585 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2025 41,801 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))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2024 36,643 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2024 36,641 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 28,849 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 24,379 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2022 24,379 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 19,416 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 15,553 miles

Front front tyres wearing inner and outer edges

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Oct 2020 15,553 miles

Front front tyres wearing inner and outer edges

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 9,878 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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RE66 JYS is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,395cc petrol 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 RE66 JYS, 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 RE66 JYS registered?

RE66 JYS is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 30 September 2016.

Is RE66 JYS safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE66 JYS 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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