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BN65 YVT

2015 Volkswagen Beetle

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

58,424 mi
Last recorded58,424 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Beetle41,051 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN65 YVT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 58,424 miles

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2026 58,253 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2025 52,538 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened lower both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2025 52,538 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened lower both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 46,052 miles

large undertrays

Pass 13 Apr 2023 39,551 miles

large under trays fitted

Fail 13 Apr 2023 39,550 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

large under trays fitted

Pass 12 Apr 2022 33,785 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear inner side (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear inner side (5.2.3 (e))

advise slight damage nsf tyre

Fail 12 Apr 2022 33,785 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt damaged due to broken spring (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear inner side (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear inner side (5.2.3 (e))

advise slight damage nsf tyre

Pass 16 Apr 2021 28,981 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2021 28,981 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 26,001 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 18 Sep 2019 16,507 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2019 16,497 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Sep 2018 8,171 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2018 8,158 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (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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BN65 YVT is a 2015 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 BN65 YVT, 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 BN65 YVT registered?

BN65 YVT is a 2015 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 25 September 2015.

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