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YG16 SBP

2016 Volkswagen Beetle

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

32,399 mi
Last recorded32,399 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Beetle36,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG16 SBP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2026 32,399 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2025 29,676 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2024 25,781 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 24,007 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 22,202 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2022 22,202 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Tread & Sidewalls Cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Aug 2021 20,078 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2021 20,078 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall cracked & split (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewalls cracked & split (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 18,249 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2020 18,249 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2019 15,603 miles
Fail 14 May 2019 15,602 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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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YG16 SBP is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YG16 SBP, 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 YG16 SBP registered?

YG16 SBP is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 6 June 2016.

Is YG16 SBP safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG16 SBP shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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