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SA66 LDX

2016 Volkswagen Beetle

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

42,359 mi
Last recorded42,359 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Beetle36,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA66 LDX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2026 42,359 miles

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of testable items.

Pass 30 Sep 2025 39,752 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2024 35,435 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2023 30,225 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2023 30,143 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Sep 2022 26,821 miles

Engine And Under Body Covers Fitted

Pass 20 Oct 2021 24,650 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2021 24,650 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 22,483 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2019 18,484 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (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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SA66 LDX is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,968cc diesel 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 SA66 LDX, 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 LDX registered?

SA66 LDX is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 26 September 2016.

Is SA66 LDX safe to buy?

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