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SM65 RYE

2015 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

80,353 mi
Last recorded80,353 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Beetle41,051 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM65 RYE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 80,353 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2025 74,629 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2024 68,880 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2023 63,037 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))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in the passenger side of windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2022 57,632 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 50,414 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2021 50,414 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2020 44,897 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2019 44,245 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2019 44,245 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 33,079 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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SM65 RYE is a 2015 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 SM65 RYE, 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 SM65 RYE registered?

SM65 RYE is a 2015 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 4 September 2015.

Is SM65 RYE safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM65 RYE shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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