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BL13 BUG

2016 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

55,368 mi
Last recorded55,368 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Beetle36,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL13 BUG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 55,368 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2026 55,346 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rearmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Appears low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also has outer sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 May 2025 53,504 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall damage. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2024 51,703 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2023 49,660 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 47,144 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords and slight wheel damage (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 42,620 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 37,895 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 31,754 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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BL13 BUG is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue 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 BL13 BUG, 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 BL13 BUG registered?

BL13 BUG is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 8 June 2016.

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