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WR66 XCL

2016 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

38,507 mi
Last recorded38,507 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Beetle36,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR66 XCL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 38,507 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 8 Jan 2026 38,507 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2025 35,844 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2024 32,596 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed webbing slightly damaged in 2 places (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing/cracking all round circumference of tyre especially on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge completely bald on inner edge of tread and on 2.5mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing/cracking all round circumference of tyre especially on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low on inner & outer edges of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 29,020 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2022 24,967 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 24,941 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 22,401 miles

Rear Tyres cracking in tread grooves

Pass 18 Oct 2019 18,741 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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WR66 XCL is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle in Black 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 WR66 XCL, 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

How do I check the history of WR66 XCL?

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What year was WR66 XCL registered?

WR66 XCL is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 31 October 2016.

Is WR66 XCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for WR66 XCL 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.

Does WR66 XCL have outstanding finance?

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