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LA03 BUD

2016 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

51,608 mi
Last recorded51,608 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Beetle36,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA03 BUD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2016
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 51,608 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2025 50,407 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH SIDES (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2025 50,407 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH SIDES (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2024 47,369 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2023 42,888 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 36,790 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL FOUR TYRES (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Mar 2022 36,788 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL FOUR TYRES (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 29,346 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2020 27,473 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 22,171 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2019 22,171 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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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LA03 BUD is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 LA03 BUD, 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 LA03 BUD registered?

LA03 BUD is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 29 September 2016.

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