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DM56 SAM

2015 Volkswagen Beetle

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

43,738 mi
Last recorded43,738 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Beetle41,051 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDM56 SAM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 13 Oct 2025 43,738 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2024 42,216 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2023 39,115 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 34,945 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 28,750 miles

Nearside rear tyre cracking

Offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 7 Oct 2020 25,825 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 20,325 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 14,357 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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DM56 SAM is a 2015 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 DM56 SAM, 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 DM56 SAM?

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What year was DM56 SAM registered?

DM56 SAM is a 2015 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 28 April 2015.

Is DM56 SAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for DM56 SAM shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DM56 SAM have outstanding finance?

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