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BO09 DUB

2016 Volkswagen Beetle

White Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

78,204 mi
Last recorded78,204 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Beetle36,856 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBO09 DUB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 78,204 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2026 78,161 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2025 69,655 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2025 69,647 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn o/s and n/s (rear bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2024 58,923 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 46,897 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 36,428 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 29,412 miles

Rear tyres perished

Pass 5 Dec 2019 20,296 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 17,943 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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BO09 DUB is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle in White 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 BO09 DUB, 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 BO09 DUB registered?

BO09 DUB is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 24 March 2016.

Is BO09 DUB safe to buy?

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