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T66 KEL

2016 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

59,648 mi
Last recorded59,648 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Beetle36,856 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT66 KEL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 59,648 miles

uneven inner edge wear to both rear tyres

Fail 7 Apr 2026 59,647 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone back bush worn /perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone back bush worn/perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

uneven inner edge wear to both rear tyres

Pass 6 May 2025 50,423 miles

uneven inner edge wear to o/s/r tyre

Fail 29 Apr 2025 50,150 miles

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

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

uneven inner edge wear to o/s/r tyre

Pass 12 Apr 2024 43,533 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 37,866 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 31,548 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 30,921 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 28,677 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 18,086 miles

unable to fully check rear belts due to seating covers

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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T66 KEL 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 T66 KEL, 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 T66 KEL registered?

T66 KEL is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 9 April 2016.

Is T66 KEL safe to buy?

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