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WJ66 JPF

2016 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

52,295 mi
Last recorded52,295 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Beetle36,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ66 JPF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 52,295 miles

Ignition switch stiff to operate but steering lock works

Fail 10 Aug 2026 52,295 miles

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

Ignition switch stiff to operate but steering lock works

Pass 12 Aug 2025 46,800 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre outer side wall worn and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Aug 2025 46,800 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Wiper blade split in centre and not clearing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre outer side wall worn and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 40,844 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2024 40,841 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 34,825 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2022 29,535 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 24,339 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft boot not fully secured on driveshaft

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 22,590 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 17,551 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Aug 2019 17,550 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn inner 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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WJ66 JPF is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WJ66 JPF, 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 WJ66 JPF registered?

WJ66 JPF is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 September 2016.

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