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VK66 VPP

2016 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

35,350 mi
Last recorded35,350 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Beetle36,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK66 VPP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 35,350 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2025 33,428 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 31,485 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2024 31,485 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement cracking in bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 29,053 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2022 25,140 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2021 23,268 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 22,668 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 19,029 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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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VK66 VPP is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 VK66 VPP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VK66 VPP registered?

VK66 VPP is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 9 November 2016.

Is VK66 VPP safe to buy?

The MOT history for VK66 VPP shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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