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SG66 TJU

2016 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

55,221 mi
Last recorded55,221 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Beetle36,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG66 TJU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2026 55,221 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2026 55,218 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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 1 Aug 2025 50,440 miles

both rear suspension arms suffering corrosion

Fail 31 Jul 2025 50,440 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

both rear suspension arms suffering corrosion

Pass 31 Jul 2024 45,790 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2023 40,788 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 35,196 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 30,016 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 28,810 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2019 26,542 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))

Fail 14 Sep 2019 26,540 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush badly split only subframe stopping excess movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush badly split only subframe stopping excess movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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))

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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SG66 TJU is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SG66 TJU, 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 SG66 TJU registered?

SG66 TJU is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 14 September 2016.

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