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308 UYS

2016 Volkswagen Beetle

Beige Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2021
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

34,227 mi
Last recorded34,227 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2020
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Beetle36,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration308 UYS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2016
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2020 34,227 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2020 34,227 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (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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308 UYS is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle in Beige with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 308 UYS, 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

How do I check the history of 308 UYS?

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What year was 308 UYS registered?

308 UYS is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 July 2016.

Is 308 UYS safe to buy?

The MOT history for 308 UYS shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 308 UYS have outstanding finance?

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