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RV66 FTN

2016 Volkswagen Beetle

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

39,661 mi
Last recorded39,661 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Beetle36,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV66 FTN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 39,661 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge. Advise regular checks. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very close to limits (2-3mm). Advise very regular checks. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge. Advise regular checks. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm approx. Advise regular checks. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2025 38,002 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Outer pad 3mm approx. Advise regular checks. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to limits (3mm). Advise regular checks. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 36,870 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2024 36,870 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt broken by snapped spring (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2023 35,765 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2021 32,990 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in primary grooves. Advise regular checks. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in primary grooves. Advise regular checks. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 31,686 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in primary grooves. Advise regular checks. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in primary grooves. Advise regular checks. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 28,365 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 27,158 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (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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RV66 FTN is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,968cc diesel 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 RV66 FTN, 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 RV66 FTN registered?

RV66 FTN is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 7 September 2016.

Is RV66 FTN safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV66 FTN 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.

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