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AV65 PVZ

2015 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,366 mi
Last recorded74,366 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Beetle41,051 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV65 PVZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 74,366 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2024 67,690 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 59,707 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 54,559 miles

Both rear tyre's cracking in tread

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

Fail 27 Oct 2022 54,559 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Both rear tyre's cracking in tread

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

Pass 15 Oct 2021 50,340 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2021 50,340 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction mobile phone holder stuck on windscreen (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 47,443 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 42,320 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2019 42,320 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 36,731 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 17 Oct 2018 36,731 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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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AV65 PVZ is a 2015 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AV65 PVZ, 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 AV65 PVZ registered?

AV65 PVZ is a 2015 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 23 October 2015.

Is AV65 PVZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV65 PVZ shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AV65 PVZ have outstanding finance?

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