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SO64 ETV

2015 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Dec 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

21,866 mi
Last recorded21,866 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Beetle41,051 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO64 ETV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2015
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 21,866 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Dec 2024 21,610 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 27 Dec 2024 21,609 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Dec 2023 20,839 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2022 18,620 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2022 18,620 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2021 17,506 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nsf worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 16,507 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 14,164 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 12,218 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2018 12,218 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2018 10,742 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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SO64 ETV is a 2015 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,968cc 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 SO64 ETV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SO64 ETV registered?

SO64 ETV is a 2015 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 2 January 2015.

Is SO64 ETV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SO64 ETV shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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