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C23 PWM

2015 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

98,530 mi
Last recorded98,530 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Beetle41,051 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC23 PWM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 98,530 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm edges, 3mm centre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2026 98,403 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 2x cuts in tread to cords,almost unevenly worn inner of tyre to below 1.6mm in places (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm edges, 3mm centre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2025 86,754 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened INNER + OUTER (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened INNER + OUTER (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened INNER + OUTER (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened INNER + OUTER (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2024 76,033 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 65,184 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp light intensity reduced

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2023 65,178 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp light intensity reduced

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 59,316 miles

both front tyres bald at inner tread area and worn close to ply cords

Pass 28 Jan 2021 48,588 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 43,044 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 36,935 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2019 36,935 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 28,827 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 13 Mar 2018 28,827 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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C23 PWM is a 2015 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 C23 PWM, 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 C23 PWM registered?

C23 PWM is a 2015 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 7 March 2015.

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