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AY15 YEG

2015 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

67,842 mi
Last recorded67,842 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Beetle41,051 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY15 YEG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 67,842 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2026 67,839 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2025 61,857 miles

Rear bumper damaged

Fail 17 Apr 2025 61,856 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on inner edge and cracking 235/45/18 98yxl Budget (5.2.3 (e))

Rear bumper damaged

Pass 8 Apr 2024 55,644 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2023 47,939 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2023 47,939 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2022 41,945 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2021 34,589 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2020 31,726 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 22,594 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 12,858 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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AY15 YEG is a 2015 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AY15 YEG, 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 AY15 YEG registered?

AY15 YEG is a 2015 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 6 March 2015.

Is AY15 YEG safe to buy?

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