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AO65 FPE

2015 Volkswagen Beetle

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

56,920 mi
Last recorded56,920 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Beetle41,051 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO65 FPE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 56,920 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 5 Sep 2024 51,555 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 44,782 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 20 Sep 2023 44,781 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 26 Sep 2022 37,069 miles

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 15 Sep 2021 28,443 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 22,703 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 18,907 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 14,601 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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AO65 FPE is a 2015 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,598cc 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 AO65 FPE, 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

How do I check the history of AO65 FPE?

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What year was AO65 FPE registered?

AO65 FPE is a 2015 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 28 September 2015.

Is AO65 FPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO65 FPE 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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