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BG16 AAE

2016 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

36,202 mi
Last recorded36,202 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Beetle36,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG16 AAE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2016
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 36,202 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2025 32,252 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2025 32,252 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald outer shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Mar 2024 28,280 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 23,428 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 20,018 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Nsf bottom arm rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Osf lower arm rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 17,140 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

coves fitted unable t check items

Pass 16 Mar 2020 14,923 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 11,897 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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BG16 AAE is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 BG16 AAE, 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

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What year was BG16 AAE registered?

BG16 AAE is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 24 March 2016.

Is BG16 AAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG16 AAE shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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