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AY52 MAR

2015 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

54,835 mi
Last recorded54,835 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Beetle41,051 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY52 MAR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 54,835 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 52,685 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2024 52,685 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 32,043 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2018 24,034 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2018 24,034 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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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AY52 MAR is a 2015 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AY52 MAR, 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 AY52 MAR registered?

AY52 MAR is a 2015 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 20 October 2015.

Is AY52 MAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY52 MAR shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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