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LH03 BUG

2016 Volkswagen Beetle

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

84,331 mi
Last recorded84,331 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Beetle36,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLH03 BUG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 84,331 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2025 44,995 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2025 75,588 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides corroded worn and lipped borderline pass (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn close to limit on inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides front worn on edges to soft rubber (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

noise from offside front strut top mount when turning

Fail 26 Feb 2025 75,588 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords slight damage cut on edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides corroded worn and lipped borderline pass (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn close to limit on inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides front worn on edges to soft rubber (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

noise from offside front strut top mount when turning

tpms light on

Pass 10 Aug 2024 40,462 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2024 67,167 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low recommend full brake inspection (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3 mm worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 23 Feb 2024 67,154 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush de-bonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low recommend full brake inspection (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3 mm worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread and on 3mm with nail in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2023 34,784 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2023 34,588 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2023 58,287 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2022 28,920 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 48,471 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2022 48,468 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2021 19,912 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 36,341 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 21 Oct 2020 16,747 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2020 26,003 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2019 17,915 miles

Cannot inspect Brake discs and pads has wheel covers

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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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LH03 BUG is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LH03 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 LH03 BUG registered?

LH03 BUG is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 14 January 2016.

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