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Y10 GAA

2016 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

10,255 mi
Last recorded10,255 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Beetle36,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY10 GAA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 10,255 miles

both front track rod end boots starting to split

Pass 16 Jul 2025 9,868 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 9,325 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing front and rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 8,781 miles

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

front and rear tyres perished

Pass 13 Jul 2022 7,782 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Jul 2022 7,782 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 7,249 miles

front and rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 24 Jul 2020 6,252 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 5,095 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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Y10 GAA is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 Y10 GAA, 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 Y10 GAA registered?

Y10 GAA is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 28 July 2016.

Is Y10 GAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y10 GAA shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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