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VX65 JNK

2015 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

72,487 mi
Last recorded72,487 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Beetle41,051 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX65 JNK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 72,487 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2025 72,153 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2024 67,276 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2023 60,960 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall and shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 57,367 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 55,436 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2021 55,436 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2020 53,431 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2020 53,430 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2019 48,832 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 38,114 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

no acelleration detected on smoke test

Fail 15 Aug 2018 38,114 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

no acelleration detected on smoke test

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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VX65 JNK is a 2015 Volkswagen Beetle in Red 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 VX65 JNK, 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 VX65 JNK registered?

VX65 JNK is a 2015 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 15 September 2015.

Is VX65 JNK safe to buy?

The MOT history for VX65 JNK 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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