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YS66 MRU

2016 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

119,653 mi
Last recorded119,653 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Beetle36,856 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS66 MRU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 119,653 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2025 100,629 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2024 79,866 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2024 79,865 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear arm bush worn creating excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Cv boot split, leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 60,987 miles

fuel filter missing a bolt

under-trays fitted

Pass 7 Feb 2022 41,458 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Feb 2022 41,458 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2021 23,339 miles

Accident Damage to O/S/R bumper & O/S/R Wing. No protruding edges

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Undertrays Conceal Underbody Components

Pass 3 Jan 2020 16,827 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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YS66 MRU is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YS66 MRU, 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 YS66 MRU registered?

YS66 MRU is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 22 November 2016.

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