2016 Volkswagen Beetle 2.0L Diesel · JS66 BUG
2016 Volkswagen Beetle (2.0L, diesel). First registered 20 Oct 2016. Recorded mileage 79,376 miles. MOT expired on 20 Sept 2026. Taxed until 01 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 2016
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Dec 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 79,376 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
JS66 BUG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 21/09/2026
- 79,376 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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JS66 BUG Mileage History
- 29/08/202245,037 mi
- 22/09/202357,500 mi+12,463 mi
- 19/09/202465,733 mi+8,233 mi
- 18/09/202572,789 mi+7,056 mi
- 21/09/202679,376 mi+6,587 mi
Average of roughly 8,452 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
JS66 BUG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2016 Volkswagen Beetle (JS66 BUG) between August 2022 and September 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 21 September 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (5 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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