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YN65 SGY

2015 Volkswagen Beetle

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

89,765 mi
Last recorded89,765 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Beetle41,051 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN65 SGY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 89,765 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2025 89,765 miles

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Pass 11 Oct 2024 80,337 miles

Central Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Central Front catalyitic converter outer casing slightly damaged

Central Front front cross member slightly damaged

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

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

Rear fuel tank has small repair.

Pass 26 Jan 2023 73,863 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2023 73,863 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2022 67,067 miles

Nearside Front Lower suspension arm bush split

Fail 26 Jan 2022 66,689 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower suspension arm bush split

Pass 23 Jan 2021 56,298 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2020 46,327 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2019 39,222 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 33,541 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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YN65 SGY is a 2015 Volkswagen Beetle in White 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 YN65 SGY, 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 YN65 SGY registered?

YN65 SGY is a 2015 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 12 September 2015.

Is YN65 SGY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YN65 SGY 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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