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AO66 ZPP

2016 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

14,751 mi
Last recorded14,751 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Beetle36,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO66 ZPP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2016
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 26 Jan 2026 14,751 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2025 14,002 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2024 12,113 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both noisy in operation (3.4 (b) (i))

tpms light on. not indicating a fault

Pass 27 Jan 2023 11,398 miles

Front wiper blades slightly smeary

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2021 10,857 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 10,116 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 7,620 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 ZPP is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 ZPP, 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 AO66 ZPP?

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What year was AO66 ZPP registered?

AO66 ZPP is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 30 November 2016.

Is AO66 ZPP safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO66 ZPP shows 7 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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