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AC60 BUG

2016 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

90,171 mi
Last recorded90,171 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Beetle36,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC60 BUG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 90,171 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2025 81,804 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2025 81,804 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2024 72,132 miles

Handbrake lever has slight play

Pass 31 Jan 2023 61,841 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 51,306 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 42,192 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 39,630 miles

Offside Front wiper starting to smear

Pass 25 Feb 2019 31,819 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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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AC60 BUG is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle in Red 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 AC60 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 AC60 BUG registered?

AC60 BUG is a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 4 March 2016.

Is AC60 BUG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AC60 BUG 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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