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SN65 PBU

2015 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

61,159 mi
Last recorded61,159 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2025
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Beetle41,051 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN65 PBU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2015
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2025 61,159 miles

centre exhaust clamp broken

Fail 4 Jun 2025 61,159 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

centre exhaust clamp broken

Pass 13 Sep 2024 57,621 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 46,759 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2023 46,759 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2022 39,797 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 35,593 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 26,702 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2020 26,702 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 May 2019 15,132 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 13,080 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre OUTER SHOULDER, NON-REP 215/55R17 ()

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

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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SN65 PBU is a 2015 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 SN65 PBU, 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 SN65 PBU registered?

SN65 PBU is a 2015 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 16 September 2015.

Is SN65 PBU safe to buy?

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