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15 ACK

1988 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

1,124 mi
Last recorded1,124 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 1988 Volkswagen Beetle55,751 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration15 ACK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,290cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 1,124 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 1,108 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 1,095 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 1,088 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2016 1,075 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 1,059 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2015 1,059 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 10,499 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2014 10,499 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 1,049 miles

Oil leak

Pass 6 Mar 2012 1,049 miles

Oil leak

Pass 1 Mar 2011 1,049 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 1,049 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 1,049 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 1,037 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 914 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 784 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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15 ACK is a 1988 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 1988 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 55,751 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 15 ACK, 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 38 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 15 ACK registered?

15 ACK is a 1988 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 3 April 1988.

Is 15 ACK safe to buy?

The MOT history for 15 ACK shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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