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SK53 BUG

2015 Volkswagen Beetle

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2023
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

26,290 mi
Last recorded26,290 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2022
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Beetle41,051 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK53 BUG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2022 26,290 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2021 22,480 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 21,873 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2020 19,340 miles

service light on

to lean for smoke test print out

top and lower engine covers

under trays fitted

Fail 14 Aug 2020 19,340 miles

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

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

service light on

to lean for smoke test print out

top and lower engine covers

under trays fitted

Pass 22 Jul 2019 13,713 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 11,180 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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SK53 BUG is a 2015 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 SK53 BUG, 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 SK53 BUG registered?

SK53 BUG is a 2015 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 30 October 2015.

Is SK53 BUG safe to buy?

The MOT history for SK53 BUG shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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