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WU65 HWD

2015 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

57,176 mi
Last recorded57,176 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Beetle41,051 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU65 HWD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 57,176 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2025 54,949 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2025 54,949 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2024 50,908 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2024 50,908 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 46,288 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 43,301 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 41,559 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2020 41,558 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Jan 2020 37,967 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 29,190 miles

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

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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WU65 HWD is a 2015 Volkswagen Beetle in Red 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 WU65 HWD, 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 WU65 HWD registered?

WU65 HWD is a 2015 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 September 2015.

Is WU65 HWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU65 HWD shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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