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DG65 SVJ

2015 Volkswagen Beetle

Brown Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

69,470 mi
Last recorded69,470 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Beetle41,051 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG65 SVJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2015
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 69,470 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2024 65,715 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2024 65,715 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2023 61,730 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/55/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 56,098 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 48,120 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2021 48,120 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2020 40,738 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2019 35,777 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f and o/s/f lower suspension arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components.

Pass 29 Aug 2018 27,729 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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DG65 SVJ is a 2015 Volkswagen Beetle in Brown with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DG65 SVJ, 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 DG65 SVJ registered?

DG65 SVJ is a 2015 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 9 September 2015.

Is DG65 SVJ safe to buy?

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