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SV65 NAE

2015 Volkswagen Beetle

Brown Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

82,693 mi
Last recorded82,693 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Beetle41,051 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV65 NAE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2015
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 82,693 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2025 82,693 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2024 75,242 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2024 75,242 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2023 67,483 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 57,431 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides have play. ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Various cuts to inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

TPMS light on.

Fail 31 Aug 2022 57,430 miles

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

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

TPMS light on.

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides have play. ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Various cuts to inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2021 50,605 miles

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

both rear tyres cracked/perished

tpms light on dash

Pass 15 Sep 2020 45,223 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 38,503 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

TPMS Indicating Loss Of Pressure

Pass 22 Aug 2018 26,867 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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SV65 NAE is a 2015 Volkswagen Beetle in Brown 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 SV65 NAE, 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 SV65 NAE registered?

SV65 NAE is a 2015 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 September 2015.

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