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BU61 NAT

2016 Volkswagen Beetle

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

34,989 mi
Last recorded34,989 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Beetle36,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU61 NAT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 12 Nov 2025 34,989 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2024 31,295 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2023 21,701 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 19,534 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 16,984 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2021 12,116 miles
Pass 22 May 2020 9,123 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 4,895 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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BU61 NAT is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BU61 NAT, 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

How do I check the history of BU61 NAT?

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What year was BU61 NAT registered?

BU61 NAT is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 28 October 2016.

Is BU61 NAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU61 NAT shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BU61 NAT have outstanding finance?

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