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AK66 XLN

2016 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

64,094 mi
Last recorded64,094 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Beetle36,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK66 XLN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 64,094 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 58,945 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2024 58,945 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 56,258 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2022 54,178 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 51,975 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 50,224 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 46,937 miles

Nearside Front tyre 3.5mm

rear tyres stepped on inner

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 XLN is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,395cc petrol 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 AK66 XLN, 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 AK66 XLN registered?

AK66 XLN is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 15 December 2016.

Is AK66 XLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK66 XLN 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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