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ME65 BUG

2016 Volkswagen Beetle

White Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

80,086 mi
Last recorded80,086 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Beetle36,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationME65 BUG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 80,086 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear pads low both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 5 Aug 2026 80,086 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge cords showing 215 55 17 and rest of tread below 1.6mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge shows cords and rest of tread below 1.6mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear pads low both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2025 71,280 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread cuts in outer sidewall and worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread inner edge worn 215 55 17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2024 54,461 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Fail 20 Aug 2024 54,461 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2023 41,638 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2023 41,638 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2022 33,795 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 28,528 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 23,984 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides,in between tread & outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre outer edge

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge( 3mm on center) (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides,in between tread & outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 23,475 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides, in between tread and outer sidewalls, 3mm in centre of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge, 3mm in centre of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides, in between tread and outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 16,404 miles

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

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

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

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

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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ME65 BUG is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ME65 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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ME65 BUG is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 26 July 2016.

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