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SM64 LWW

2015 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

47,929 mi
Last recorded47,929 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Beetle41,051 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM64 LWW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 47,929 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slight corrosion inner front disc faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Jan 2026 47,929 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slight corrosion inner front disc faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight perishing to the lower arm bonded bushes but no excessive wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2025 46,097 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Damage to the lower corner glass not effecting drivers view of the road (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2025 46,092 miles

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

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Damage to the lower corner glass not effecting drivers view of the road (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2024 44,068 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Various L.E.D lights not illuminated in the high level brake light (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front inner brake disc contact faces slight corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres less 1.6 mm inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wear and deterioration to the lower arm bonded bushes but not excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth 1.6 mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wear and deterioration to the lower arm bonded bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth less 1.6 mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Slight brake binding at the rear wheel (1.2.1 (f))

T.P.M.S light illuminated but not indicating a fault

Pass 19 Jan 2023 40,557 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning 2 of multiple lights out (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2022 35,920 miles

Central Front Under body plastic trays fitted preventing full inspection

Nearside Front Inner Slight perishing to the front lower arm bonded bushes

Offside Front Inner Slight perishing to the front lower suspension arm bonded bushes

Pass 11 Jan 2021 30,308 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2021 30,308 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working Rear fog light not operating (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 28,860 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 25,386 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 19,883 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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SM64 LWW is a 2015 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SM64 LWW, 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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SM64 LWW is a 2015 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 20 January 2015.

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