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Y100 CAF

2016 Volkswagen Beetle

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

73,812 mi
Last recorded73,812 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Beetle36,856 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY100 CAF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 73,812 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2026 73,812 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Apr 2025 70,134 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2024 66,822 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2024 66,822 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2023 62,334 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 56,650 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 53,531 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 42,287 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235/45/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 32,150 miles

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

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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Y100 CAF is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,968cc diesel 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 Y100 CAF, 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 Y100 CAF registered?

Y100 CAF is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 14 December 2016.

Is Y100 CAF safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y100 CAF shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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