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BG16 EXX

2016 Volkswagen Beetle

Grey Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

77,904 mi
Last recorded77,904 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Beetle36,856 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG16 EXX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 77,904 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2025 64,967 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2024 54,244 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2024 54,244 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 May 2023 43,290 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 31 May 2022 34,318 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 25,275 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 19,722 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2020 19,718 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 May 2019 9,605 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 EXX is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EXX, 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 EXX registered?

BG16 EXX is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 7 April 2016.

Is BG16 EXX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG16 EXX shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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