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AO65 FPF

2015 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

139,621 mi
Last recorded139,621 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Beetle41,051 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO65 FPF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2026 139,621 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2026 139,621 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2025 118,238 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2025 118,238 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 100,825 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2023 78,436 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2022 62,738 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre edge stepping

Fail 14 Apr 2022 62,738 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken + Bearing collapsed (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre edge stepping

Pass 10 May 2021 59,731 miles

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

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

Fail 10 May 2021 59,731 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2020 56,154 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre stepped

Offside Rear Inner Tyre stepped

Pass 5 Apr 2019 45,724 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 44,043 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 FPF is a 2015 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 AO65 FPF, 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.

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What year was AO65 FPF registered?

AO65 FPF is a 2015 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 30 September 2015.

Is AO65 FPF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO65 FPF shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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