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AP15 MLZ

2015 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

180,076 mi
Last recorded180,076 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Beetle41,051 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP15 MLZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 180,076 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Road wheel slightly distorted Both rear (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2025 180,073 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235/45 ZR18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 165,482 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the limit and wearing on inner edge 235/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Aug 2024 165,480 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the limit and wearing on inner edge 235/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 150,645 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2023 150,625 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 136,862 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 123,554 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2020 113,298 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2020 113,268 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 92,737 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2019 91,687 miles

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 2 Aug 2018 75,583 miles

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

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

rear tyres wearing on inner edges of tread

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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AP15 MLZ is a 2015 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 AP15 MLZ, 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 AP15 MLZ registered?

AP15 MLZ is a 2015 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 31 July 2015.

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