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WM66 JPO

2016 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

66,838 mi
Last recorded66,838 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Beetle36,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM66 JPO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2016
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 66,838 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2024 60,163 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2024 60,163 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2023 50,399 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 43,246 miles

Both rear tyres slightly perished

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2021 36,004 miles

Both front tyres below 1mm on inside edges

Pass 9 Dec 2020 29,287 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 24,122 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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WM66 JPO is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 WM66 JPO, 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 WM66 JPO registered?

WM66 JPO is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 13 December 2016.

Is WM66 JPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for WM66 JPO shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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