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WJ65 UYU

2015 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

60,983 mi
Last recorded60,983 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Beetle41,051 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ65 UYU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 60,983 miles

no emissions blip detected

Pass 17 Sep 2024 57,296 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 49,732 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 42,176 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2022 42,176 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 34,271 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 30,045 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2020 30,045 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2019 27,348 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 19 Sep 2018 20,294 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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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WJ65 UYU is a 2015 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WJ65 UYU, 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 WJ65 UYU registered?

WJ65 UYU is a 2015 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 24 September 2015.

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