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WD65 GXO

2015 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

78,506 mi
Last recorded78,506 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Beetle41,051 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD65 GXO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2015
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 78,506 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

t.p.m.s light illuminated on dash

Pass 2 Oct 2024 63,311 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2024 63,310 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2023 47,636 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener from interior mirror ()

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

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

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

TPMS light on dash

Fail 13 Sep 2023 47,636 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener from interior mirror ()

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

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

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

TPMS light on dash

Pass 26 Aug 2022 32,899 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2022 32,897 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2021 20,420 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener ()

Fail 26 Aug 2021 20,420 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener ()

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2019 19,237 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2019 19,237 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Dec 2018 16,860 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener removed from front screen (3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Dec 2018 16,860 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener removed from front screen (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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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WD65 GXO is a 2015 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 WD65 GXO, 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 WD65 GXO registered?

WD65 GXO is a 2015 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 14 December 2015.

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