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DN 5073

2015 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

17,867 mi
Last recorded17,867 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Beetle41,051 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN 5073
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 17,867 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 16,622 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 15,243 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2023 15,242 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 14,855 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 13,096 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 10,738 miles

covers fitted under bonnet and underbody

Pass 24 Jul 2019 9,461 miles

covers fitted under vehicle under bonnet

Pass 27 Jul 2018 8,196 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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DN 5073 is a 2015 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 DN 5073, 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 DN 5073 registered?

DN 5073 is a 2015 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 31 July 2015.

Is DN 5073 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DN 5073 shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DN 5073 have outstanding finance?

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