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SP66 WZO

2016 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

61,608 mi
Last recorded61,608 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Beetle36,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP66 WZO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 61,608 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2025 61,608 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2024 57,002 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 52,658 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 49,202 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2022 49,200 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop-link boot split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 21 Sep 2021 43,957 miles

both rear tyres cracking on shoulders

Pass 21 Sep 2020 40,143 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 34,337 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2019 34,337 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

nsf tyre on 2mm

osf tyre on 3mm

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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SP66 WZO is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SP66 WZO, 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 SP66 WZO registered?

SP66 WZO is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 28 September 2016.

Is SP66 WZO safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP66 WZO shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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