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RX66 XUL

2016 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

26,032 mi
Last recorded26,032 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Beetle36,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX66 XUL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 26,032 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2025 29,013 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2025 29,013 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2024 20,839 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 19,589 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2023 19,589 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 16,821 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides front 215/55/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 13,716 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 11,235 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 9,628 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights too low, reset to zero, no further fault found

covers & undertrays 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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RX66 XUL is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RX66 XUL, 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 RX66 XUL registered?

RX66 XUL is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 2 September 2016.

Is RX66 XUL safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX66 XUL shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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