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WL66 GMX

2016 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

63,747 mi
Last recorded63,747 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Beetle36,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL66 GMX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2016
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2026 63,747 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges low. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Sep 2026 63,685 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges low. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Aug 2025 57,949 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2024 51,591 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2023 44,148 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 37,386 miles

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

Rear Seat Protector Moved To Inspect Seat Belts

Pass 23 Aug 2021 31,493 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 27,605 miles

exhaust emissions too clean to register ..........

Pass 6 Sep 2019 22,950 miles

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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WL66 GMX is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,968cc diesel 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 WL66 GMX, 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 WL66 GMX registered?

WL66 GMX is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 10 September 2016.

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