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AK65 KGZ

2015 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

82,952 mi
Last recorded82,952 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Beetle41,051 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK65 KGZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 82,952 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged Mishappen, advise replacement soon (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Fog lamp lense damaged

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2024 75,196 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front mirror damaged

Pass 7 Dec 2023 67,051 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2023 67,046 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

tyre pressure system light flashing

Pass 8 Dec 2022 61,120 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

brake pad warning light on

small chip windscreen

Pass 6 Dec 2021 51,569 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

tpms tyre pressure warning light illuminated

Pass 8 Dec 2020 45,541 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 41,162 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 33,637 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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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AK65 KGZ is a 2015 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2015 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 41,051 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 AK65 KGZ, 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 11 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 AK65 KGZ registered?

AK65 KGZ is a 2015 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 25 October 2015.

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The MOT history for AK65 KGZ 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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