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AK66 HXO

2016 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

41,784 mi
Last recorded41,784 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Beetle36,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK66 HXO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 27 Sep 2025 41,784 miles

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

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 23 Sep 2024 33,635 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2023 28,367 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 27,380 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2020 25,945 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 24,860 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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AK66 HXO is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AK66 HXO, 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 AK66 HXO?

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What year was AK66 HXO registered?

AK66 HXO is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 21 October 2016.

Is AK66 HXO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK66 HXO shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AK66 HXO have outstanding finance?

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