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Y20 BUG

2016 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

27,239 mi
Last recorded27,239 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Beetle36,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY20 BUG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 10 Feb 2026 27,239 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2025 25,489 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2024 24,043 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 22,596 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 21,165 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 18,256 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 13,137 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2020 12,557 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 9,144 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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Y20 BUG is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 Y20 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 Y20 BUG registered?

Y20 BUG is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 30 March 2016.

Is Y20 BUG safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y20 BUG shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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