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B333 TLE

2015 Volkswagen Beetle

White Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jan 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

69,018 mi
Last recorded69,018 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Beetle41,051 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB333 TLE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 69,018 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2025 63,638 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2024 60,415 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 57,544 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2023 57,492 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2022 53,408 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Jan 2022 53,378 miles

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 51,188 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2019 45,074 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 40,933 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 37,636 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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B333 TLE is a 2015 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 B333 TLE, 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 B333 TLE registered?

B333 TLE is a 2015 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 31 January 2015.

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