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SM64 XBU

2015 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

43,129 mi
Last recorded43,129 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Beetle41,051 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM64 XBU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 43,129 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2025 43,128 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2024 42,437 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2023 41,405 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2023 41,404 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2022 40,345 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2022 40,345 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 35,781 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 31,147 miles

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

tpms light on dash, not indicating malfunction.

Fail 16 Nov 2020 31,147 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2019 27,879 miles

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

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

TPMS light on indicating loss of pressure

Pass 21 Nov 2018 21,108 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2017 18,264 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 XBU is a 2015 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 XBU, 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 SM64 XBU registered?

SM64 XBU is a 2015 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 23 February 2015.

Is SM64 XBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM64 XBU shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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