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SA66 HND

2016 Volkswagen Beetle

White Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

53,442 mi
Last recorded53,442 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Beetle36,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA66 HND
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 53,442 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2025 45,185 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2024 44,052 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2024 41,972 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 30,727 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2023 30,727 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2022 20,819 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and o/s front suspension arm rear bushes split from bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and o/s rear tyres cracked and perished ,cord not exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 17,171 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 14,274 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2020 14,274 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 11,402 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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SA66 HND is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 SA66 HND, 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 SA66 HND registered?

SA66 HND is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 12 September 2016.

Is SA66 HND safe to buy?

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