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AA66 SAW

2016 Volkswagen Beetle

White Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

32,065 mi
Last recorded32,065 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Beetle36,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA66 SAW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 32,065 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2024 28,485 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2023 25,173 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2023 25,173 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 22,040 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2022 22,029 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235/45x18 94v (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Aug 2021 19,230 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2021 19,230 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2020 16,176 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 13,056 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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AA66 SAW is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AA66 SAW, 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 AA66 SAW registered?

AA66 SAW is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 7 September 2016.

Is AA66 SAW safe to buy?

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