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AO66 AYS

2016 Volkswagen Beetle

White Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

75,217 mi
Last recorded75,217 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Beetle36,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO66 AYS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 9 May 2026 75,217 miles
Pass 12 May 2025 70,453 miles
Pass 13 May 2024 63,534 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2023 57,349 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 53,161 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 40,238 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 26,095 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 17,938 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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AO66 AYS is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 AO66 AYS, 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 AO66 AYS registered?

AO66 AYS is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 22 September 2016.

Is AO66 AYS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO66 AYS shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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